Important information for drivers.

Lower North Island

• The Churton Park onramp to State Highway 1 has three weeks of night closures planned next month.
  • Three-week onramp closure planned – State Highway 1, Churton Park

Top of the South Island

• Following  bad weather this week, drivers in the top of the South Island need to be aware flooding may have caused damage to the highway network. Please be prepared for temporary traffic management at various sites across the region and drive safely through flood-affected areas and areas where roadworks/repairs are underway. Check the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website for updates on state highway conditions before you travel.

• • Highway conditions – Nelson/Marlborough

The details below outline the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in the greater Wellington region and the top of the South Island over the coming week.

Weekly roadworks list as at 4 July 2025 [PDF, 305 KB]

Note: Road works are dependent on weather and other factors. Bad weather can see work postponed to the next suitable night in the works programme.

Further details about regional state highway conditions and roadworks are also published on our website:

• Wellington roadworks
• Wellington Transport Alliance(external link)
• Nelson/Marlborough traffic updates
• Tasman traffic updates