Highways South

30/04/2026

A reminder that we’re stopping publishing to this page – follow NZ Transport Agency for updates about travel on Southland’s state highways: https://www.facebook.com/nztaos

SouthRoads has been awarded a new contract to manage Southland’s state highways for the next 10 years. As part of that, we’ll stop publishing updates on this page from 1 May 2026, so we encourage you to follow NZTA: Transport Agency – Otago & Southland.

NZTA updates their page in real time with information about travel on state highways as conditions change, along with information about planned roadworks, and other work happening on state highways around the region.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported and engaged with this page – and we’re proud to continue looking after the region we call home for the next decade.

24/04/2026

As winter approaches, follow NZ Transport Agency for updates about travel on Southland’s state highways: https://www.facebook.com/nztaos

NZTA updates their page in real time with information about travel on state highways as conditions change, along with information about planned roadworks, and other work happening on state highways around the region.

SouthRoads has been awarded a new contract to manage Southland’s state highways for the next 10 years. As part of that, we’ll stop publishing updates on this page from 1 May 2026, so we encourage you to follow NZTA: Transport Agency – Otago & Southland.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported and engaged with this page – and we’re proud to continue looking after the region we call home for the next decade.

This is also a great reminder to start preparing again for winter. We know well how the colder months bring frost, snow, and ice to our roads – a great reminder to check your vehicle is fit for winter, remember to do the basics such as use your NZTA’s page before travelling.

21/04/2026

SH1 is closed between Dacre and Woodlands. See NZTAs post for detour details.

SH1 DACRE, SOUTHLAND - SERIOUS CRASH - UPDATE 1:55PM

SH1 remains CLOSED SH98 and Grove Bush-Woodlands Rd.

Northbound traffic turn left onto Grove Bush-Woodlands Rd, right onto SH98 and then left back onto SH1. Reverse for southbound traffic.
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UPDATE 11:30AM

SH1 remains CLOSED between SH98 and Grove Bush-Woodlands Rd.

Northbound traffic turn left onto Grove Bush-Woodlands Rd, right onto SH98 and then left back onto SH1. Reverse for southbound traffic.

This detour is suitable for all vehicles.
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8:20AM, WED 22 APR

Due to a crash near the intersection with Kerr Rd, SH1 is now CLOSED between Grove Bush-Woodlands Rd and SH98 Lorne-Dacre Rd.

Northbound traffic turn left onto Grove Bush-Woodlands Rd, right onto SH98 and then left back onto SH1. Reverse for southbound traffic. ^JP

20/04/2026

Our summer renewal season is drawing to a close. Over the past 7 months we’ve resealed and resurfaced over 120 lane kilometres of the Southland state highway network.

This includes over 25 lane kilometres of brand-new road built from the ground up, including the work on SH6 North Road featured in the photo, which we completed over the weekend.

We’re also proud to share that SouthRoads has been awarded the Southland Integrated Delivery Contract (IDC) – allowing us to continue as the contractor caring for Southland’s state highway network.

As a long‑standing Southland business, this outcome reflects the capability of our people, the strength of our local relationships, and our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, reliable roads for our communities.

The move into the IDC marks the next chapter in how Southland’s network is managed, and we’re excited to build on what we know works – working closely with our partners and keeping a strong local focus on safety, resilience, and value for money.

As part of this transition, we’ll be shutting down this page (Highways South) on Friday 1 May. To stay up to date with roadworks, maintenance updates, and network information for the region, follow NZ Transport Agency’s Otago & Southland page: https://www.facebook.com/nztaos.

NZTA also has a separate page for Canterbury and the West Coast: https://www.facebook.com/nztacwc

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported and engaged with us here – we’re proud to continue looking after the region we call home for the next decade.

18/04/2026

UPDATE 6om April 18th

Thanks to the spell of sunshine this afternoon we’ve completed the road marking and now North Road is OPEN

17/04/2026

UPDATE 4pm 17 April:

Our paving works have now been completed on North road, with just the Roadmarking left to complete.

The rain unfortunately has delayed us and we expect that North Road will fully open by 3pm on Sunday

Our detour will remain in effect until then

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15/04/2026

UPDATE: 4pm April 15th

Due to the inclemant weather, we're delaying our Bainfeild Road - Weka St paving until tomorrow night from 6pm. As such, the Huia St intersection will remain open until at least then.

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12/04/2026

Work is nearing it's conclusion on North Road, and we hope to have everything completed by Friday (weather dependant).

However over the next few days there will be some extra restrictions in place as we complete the top surfacing work:

TUESDAY 14th:
From 7am the West Plains intersection wil be closed as we pave across this intersection. Detour will be:

o Light-Renfrew Street – Drury Lane – West Plains Road – Steel Road – Moore Road – SH6
o Heavy – Bay Road - Drury Lane – West Plains Road – Steel Road – Moore Road – SH6

Thiis will be for one day only for Tuesday 14th, and we'll open West Plains Road intersection as soon as it's safe to do so.

WEDNESDAY 15th:
Huia St intersection will be closed from 9am for most of the day as we complete paving in this area. We'll reopen Huia St as soon as it's safe to do so but it's likely to remain closed for most of Wednesday.

Please note that the above programme will be dependant on a number of factors including weather

09/04/2026

Work continues on North Road.

This photo at at the Huia St intersection.

Please note that Waikiwi Motors (as is all other buisneses on this side of the road) is still open and welcomes your business.

You'll need to access and exit Waikwi Motors via Huia Street.

Our crews will be taking a mandated break from site tomorrw (Saturday 11th) but will be back on Sunday 12th.