Media releases

News within "South Island" in June 2019

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Ashley River/Rakahuri Bridge, North Canterbury, SH1 - night closures coming up

14 June 2019 3:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers that the Ashley River/ Rakahuri Bridge on SH1 north of Waikuku, south of Amberley, will be closed at nights for essential repairs and strengthening work in a week's time.

Lewis Pass alpine route - care needed on State Highway 65, Shenandoah highway between Murchison and Maruia

12 June 2019 1:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising drivers who use State Highway 65 north of Springs Junction, part of the South Island’s Lewis Pass route, to be ready for short delays in an area of significant river erosion.

Kaikōura earthquake recovery work wins award for health and safety excellence

5 June 2019 10:39 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency, KiwiRail and the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance have been recognised for health and safety excellence at the 2019 Safeguard Workplace Health and Safety Awards.

Kaikōura highway, SH1 south, between Peketa and Oaro reopens 9 am today, update on Canterbury highways

2 June 2019 9:07 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura will reopen at 9am today. Rockfall yesterday as the winter weather battered the coastline, caused an afternoon and overnight closure for everyone’s safety.

State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura closed due to rockfall risk, Arthur’s Pass to Springfield route reopens – 2pm update

1 June 2019 2:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has closed State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura after 1pm today due to rockfall risk, triggered by the rain and winter weather hitting the coastline. The closure is between Peketa and Oaro.