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Southland state highway planned roadworks13-19 January 2026 |
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12 January 2026 |
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Drilling into the road surface on SH94 to determine ground conditions for resilience improvements on the Marion hill (just prior to the Hollyford Road).The aim is to reinforce the adjacent wall and supporting structure of the highway to make it more likely to withstand an earthquake or landslide. |
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Kia ora Happy New Year and welcome to the first Southland planned state highway roadworks update for 2026.This will keep you informed about what’s happening across the region’s highways so you can plan ahead. If you're travelling, check our Journey Planner for the latest updates on road conditions, or phone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 444 449). You're welcome to share this newsletter with those you know, anyone can sign up to stay informed. Subscribe here Finally, a reminder that the postponed Tour of Southland takes to the local roads and highways of Southland from the 18 to 24 January. Tour routes and dates can be found on their website here The information outlined below is current as at 3pm on 12/1/2026.
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Southland highways with work this week
SH1 Invercargill to Bluff |
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Invercargill to DunedinSH93 Mataura to Clinton: Road surface repairs will take place at various locations from 12 to 14 January between 8am and 5pm. Plan for delays of up to 10 minutes. SH1 Allanton: Road sealing will take place on 13 and 14 January from 6am to 7pm. Expect delays of about 5 minutes. SH1 Dunedin Fairfield southern motorway night closure: The southbound lane will close overnight from 12 to 14 January between 8pm and 6am for essential road surface replacement work. A detour will be in place via Fairfield off-ramp, Old Brighton Road, Main Road and Saddle Hill on-ramp. This could add 5 to 10 minutes to your journey. SH1 Dunedin Green Island southern motorway night closure: The southbound lanes will close for essential road surface replacement work from 18 to 22 January between 8pm and 6am. A signposted detour via Green Island along Main South Road will be in place and is suitable for all vehicles. The detour may add 5 to 10 minutes to your journey.
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Invercargill and Queenstown to Milford Sound
SH6 Athol/Five Rivers highway at Jollies Hill: Maintenance sealing to improve the road surface will take place on 15 and 16 January between 6am and 5pm. Expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
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Work on key state highways across SouthlandSH1 Invercargill to Bluff: Chipseal resurfacing at various locations until 14 January between 8am and 6pm. Expect delays of up to 10 minutes. SH90 near Gore: A road rebuild will continue Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm until around 31 March. Traffic will be managed by temporary traffic lights with a 30 km/h speed limit. SH94 Waimea Highway between Croydon Bush and Otamita: Road surface repairs will take place from 12 to 14 January between 8am and 5pm. Expect delays of up to 10 minutes. SH96 Winton/Wreys Bush highway at Heddon Bush Road: A road rebuild will continue until around 31 January from 7am to 6pm. Expect delays of up to 10 minutes. SH96 Winton/Hedgehope highway: Work at Zwies Road for a highway rebuild will continue until 31 January from 7am to 6pm. Expect delays of up to 10 minutes. SH99 Wallacetown and Riverton Orepuki highways: Road surface repairs will take place from 12 to 16 January between 8am and 5pm. Expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
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More informationBe aware of other less disruptive highway works not listed in this newsletter. For more details about these check out the NZTA Journey Planner or phone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 444 449) For more information on the Southland state highway maintenance programme, contact us at SouthlandMaintenance@nzta.govt.nz or visit our website |
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