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Concerted efforts by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) crews in South Westland will have SH6 fully reopened tonight at 6 pm (Friday). All state highways throughout the West Coast will then be open and accessible. Drivers need to take care given ...

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An improving weather and roading picture is emerging for South Westland’s SH6 as weather moves north, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The highway was closed between Ross and Makarora in Otago overnight Thursday due to fallen trees, ...

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding everyone in Canterbury and other dry parts of the country to restrict their journeys in the current high fire alert period. “As well as the major fire on the Port Hills, we had a much smaller fire ...

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The Fulton Hogan team re-surfacing the Otira Gorge, part of SH73, has two days’ work left to complete the asphalting project, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). At this stage, the closed days will be Thursday this week, 10 am to 6 pm, ...

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Good progress is being made on the re-surfacing work on the Otira Gorge, part of the Arthur’s Pass SH73 route connecting the West Coast and Canterbury, says the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Ideal dry and warm weather conditions have ...