Roading

Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash at Allanton yesterday evening. One person died at the scene after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Law Road just before 5.40pm. Senior Sergeant Nathan White of Southern District Police said investigators want to hear from

This letter is to inform you that starting next Tuesday 2 June, and lasting for 1 to 2 weeks (weather dependant), there will be traffic management in place at the roundabout at the Leven St/The Crescent intersection, and along the east-bound lane of the Crescent between Leven St and

NZTA have updated the detours for the North Road resealing works to improve traffic flow, particularly during peak school and commuter times. The following changes will be in place: * During peak periods (8:15am–9:30am and 2:30pm–6:00pm), Gloucester Street southbound will be closed at West Plains

Motorists across Invercargill and Southland are being urged to plan ahead, with a number of roadworks, closures and detours in place or starting this week. Waikiwi Roadworks Begin The Invercargill City Council has confirmed work will begin on North Road, Waikiwi from Monday 30 March, expected to take around a

Roading crews will begin a major resurfacing project on State Highway 6 in Invercargill later this month, with detours in place to manage traffic while work is carried out. The project is set to start on Monday 30 March 2026 and is expected to take about a month to complete.

Contractors from Downer NZ will begin work resurfacing streets in Te Anau next week. Road works can be disruptive for residents and businesses. The contractors will be doing all they can to minimise the impact on households and business. Your co-operation and patience will help them to get the job

Two overnight crashes have forced major road closures across Southland, with emergency services expected to remain at both scenes for much of the day. In Invercargill, "Leet Street in Invercargill is closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 2:20am." Police confirmed the Serious Crash Unit has

Motorists across Invercargill and Southland are advised to plan ahead this week, with several road closures, water shutdowns and highway maintenance works taking place across the region. Invercargill City Council Works Gala Street – Road Closure Drivers should be aware that Gala Street will be closed as part of upcoming works.