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138 Roadworks
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⚠️ Road Hazard Caution SH3
Taranaki
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Fallen tree/s across highway

SH 3 Mount Messenger, between Tongaporutu and Uruti

Schedule: 17 Aug, 01:31 17 Aug, 05:39
Section: Taranaki to Mimi
↪️ Detour: Not applicable
The road is now clear.
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⚠️ Area Warning Road Closed SH3
Waikato
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Maintenance

SH 3 Awakino to Mahoenui (Awakino Gorge)

Schedule: 22 Aug, 06:00 25 Aug, 18:00
Section: Mahoenui to Mokau
📅 Planned
↪️ Detour: Detour via SH4
Due to culvert installation works, this road will be closed in both directions at all times from Saturday 22nd August at 6am to Tuesday 25th August at 6pm. Plan your journey accordingly, avoiding travel during this time if possible. Please note these works are dependent on various factors and may be postponed at short notice.
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⚠️ Road Hazard Caution SH1
Auckland
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Breakdown

SH 1 Ellerslie/Panmure to Green Lane, Northbound

Schedule: 16 Aug, 14:00 16 Aug, 14:12
Section: Redoubt Rd to Hobson St
↪️ Detour: N/A
Due to a breakdown, the left lane is partially blocked before Green Lane. Caution is advised.
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⚠️ Area Warning Caution SH1
Northland
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Road Works

SH 1 Te Kamo Springs Flat RAB

Schedule: 24 Feb, 11:08
Section: Waiomio to Whangarei
↪️ Detour: N/A
A road layout change is in place on SH1 to allow drainage work to begin on the east. A reduced speed limit of 50km/h will remain in place for the duration of construction.
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⚠️ Area Warning Caution SH51
Hawkes Bay
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Services

SH 51 Napier, between the intersections with Hyderabad Road and Alpers Terrace, southbound

Schedule: 25 Jan, 08:00 31 Aug, 08:00
Section: Napier to Hyderabad Rd
📅 Planned
↪️ Detour: Southbound detour via Prebensen Dr, Ford Rd, Austin St or Hyderabad Rd, Georges Dr, Kennedy Rd, Riverbend Rd.
Due to stormwater culvert work by Napier City Council, the road will be closed to southbound traffic with a 30km/h speed restriction in place from Sunday 25th January until May 2026. These works will be in place 24/7 for the duration of the work program. Please note SH51 northbound remains open. Plan your journey accordingly and take extra care travelling through this area.
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⚠️ Area Warning Caution SH1
Manawatu-Whanganui
Est. Resolution: 21/08/2026 18:00

Maintenance

SH 1 Hunterville to Ohingaiti

Schedule: 18 Aug, 07:00 21 Aug, 18:00
Section: Utiku to Hunterville
📅 Planned
Due to maintenance work, there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place in various locations from Tuesday 18th August to Thursday 21st August between 8am and 6pm. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 5 minute delays.
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⚠️ Area Warning Caution SH1
Manawatu-Whanganui
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Snow

SH 1 Rangipo to Waiouru (Desert Road)

Schedule: 16 Aug, 21:12
Section: Waipahihi - Waiouru to Taihape
Following a prior closure, State Highway 1 has reopened between Rangipo and Waiouru. Road users are advised to take extra care along this route as winter driving conditions remain.
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⚠️ Road Hazard Caution SH5
Hawkes Bay
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Potholes

SH 5 Te Haroto, outside 3864 Thermal Explorer Highway

Schedule: 16 Aug, 15:33 17 Aug, 10:13
Section: Te Haroto to Te Pohue
↪️ Detour: Not applicable
The road is now clear.
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⚠️ Road Hazard Caution SH5
Hawkes Bay
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Potholes

SH 5 Te Haroto, south of Turangakumu Road

Schedule: 16 Aug, 15:23 17 Aug, 10:14
Section: Tarawera to Te Haroto
↪️ Detour: Not applicable
The road is now clear.
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💥 Road Hazard Caution SH5
Hawkes Bay
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Crash

SH 5 Tarawera, near Tataraakina Rd

Schedule: 16 Aug, 19:11 16 Aug, 23:22
Section: Tarawera to Te Haroto
↪️ Detour: Not applicable
The road is now clear.
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⚠️ Area Warning Caution SH2
Gisborne
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Road Construction

SH 2 Otoko

Schedule: 17 Aug, 06:30 22 Aug, 18:00
Section: Matawai to Te Karaka
📅 Planned
Due to project work, there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place from Monday 17th August to Saturday 22nd August between 6:30am to 6pm. Take extra care.
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⚠️ Road Hazard Caution SH2
Bay Of Plenty
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Slip

SH 2 Opotiki to Gisborne (Waioweka Gorge)

Schedule: 16 Aug, 09:20 16 Aug, 13:43
Section: Waioeka to Matawai
↪️ Detour: n/a
Due to a slip, caution is advised along this route. Take extra care.
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⚠️ Area Warning Caution SH35
Gisborne
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Rock falls

SH 35 Mangatuna, between Waiau Road and Anaura Road

Schedule: 15 Aug, 17:42
Section: Tokomaru Bay to Tolaga Bay
↪️ Detour: Not applicable.
Following a prior closure, State Highway 35 is now open between Waiau Road and Anaura Road. As road conditions remain unstable, State Highway 35 may close at short notice. Road users are advised to take extra care when travelling along this route.
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⚠️ Area Warning Caution SH36
Bay Of Plenty
Est. Resolution: Until further notice

Maintenance

SH 36 Ngawaro, between the intersections of Te Matai Road and Taumata Road

Schedule: 19 Aug, 09:30 20 Aug, 15:30
Section: Pyes Pa to Ngawaro
📅 Planned
Due to maintenance works, there are multiple stop/go traffic management sites with 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place in the area. Stop on request and drive with caution.
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⚠️ Area Warning Road Closed SH1N
Waikato
Est. Resolution: 17/09/2026 23:59

Resurfacing

SH 1 Tamahere, Cambridge

Schedule: 13 Aug, 08:46 17 Sep, 23:59
Section: Hamilton South to Cambridge
📅 Planned
↪️ Detour: Northbound traffic from Cambridge will access SH1 via the Victoria Road Interchange at Hautapu
Due to the continuation of the road resurfacing on SH1 Waikato Expressway (Cambridge), the northbound on-ramp at the Northern Interchange (Cambridge West/Velodrome) will be closed 24/7 from 10pm Sunday 16 August until mid-September. Please plan ahead and expect delays.
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