Desert Road Closure On Track as "Monster Crane" Completes Major Bridge Work
New Zealand's largest mobile crane has successfully installed a new deck on the Mangatoetoenui Bridge as part of the scheduled 8-week State Highway 1 Desert Road closure.
Traffic & Travel
Desert Road Access to DOC Sites to be Restricted
Access to Department of Conservation sites from the Desert Road will be prohibited from next week as road works continue.
Have your say on local speed limits
NZTA launches consultation on maintaining reduced speed limits on two major routes, with public support needed to prevent a return to higher speeds.
Roadworks Ahead at Taupō Highway Junction
Drivers need to be prepared for changing road conditions near the State Highway 1/State Highway 5 roundabout as construction continues on Taupō's Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre.
Tokoroa to Kinleith open tomorrow
State Highway 1 (SH1) will reopen between Tokoroa and Kinleith at 10am on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, with a temporary speed limit in place while ongoing testing and roadworks continue in nearby sections.
Watch out for 2 wheels this weekend in Taupō
Thousands of cyclists will descend on Taupō this Saturday for the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, with NZTA advising drivers on SH1, SH32, and SH41 to plan ahead and expect detours, heavy traffic, and increased bike activity.
State Highway Update for Taupō
Roadworks on SH1 Ātiamuri to Wairakei and the East Taupō Arterial (closed until 6 Dec) may cause delays. Detours are in place. Plan ahead, especially with events like the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3.