What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
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Multi-vehicle crash on Auckland motorway causing significant delays
Police were called to the scene around 11.55am.
Taupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvement
The improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.
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Piarere roundabout to be in use from September
Construction of the roundabout got underway in January.
Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā
The service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.
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Ōpōtiki slip raises truck transport issues again
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SH2 slip: Road likely to stay closed until Friday
Pōhutukawa trees above the slip face had been removed.
Large slip blocks SH2 in Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain causes a slip between Kutarere and Ōpōtiki.
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Car fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai Range
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