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Find out the latest conditions of North Island state highways. Check the table below for updates of delays, detours and closures, and check for any general travel warnings that may apply. Please note, we only publish events that we’ve verified and that are likely to cause a delay of 20 minutes or more.

Current highway info

Location Impact Comments Detour route Update
received
Expected resolution
SH 1 Palmer Mill Road To Wairakei Intersection: WairakeiRoad Closed : Sh 1 Between Palmer Mill Road And Wairakei Intersection Will Be Closed During The Daytime 7:00am To 6:30pm, For The Following Periods: Sun 5th Sept To Thurs 9th Sept And Sun 12 Sept To Thurs 16th Sept. A Well Sign Posted Detour Will Be In Place Via Palmer Mill Road. Motorists Are Advised To Allow An Additional 6mins Of Travel Time. The Closures Are To Enable The Realignment Of Sh 1 As Part Of The East Taupo Arterial Construction.
Scheduled time:
Start: 05/09/2010 07:00
End: 09/09/2010 18:30
Detour Via Sh 5 And Palmer Mill Road For North And Southbound Traffic. Follow Signage.Sep 3 2010 9:34AMUntil further notice
SH 35 Maraenui Bluff: HawaiVehicle Restrictions : Closed to heavy vehiclesDrop out: Road Opened To Light Traffic Only. Sh 2 & 35 Via GisborneAug 29 2010 12:22PMUntil further notice
SH 35 Omaio: OmaioCaution : Washout: Washout On Sh35 3.6kms East Of Motu Bridge. Single Lane Closure Now In Place With Priority Signage.NaSep 1 2010 2:31PMUntil further notice

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General warnings

Snow Warning For Sh1 Desert Road On Friday 3 Sept 10. Snow Showers Are Expected On The Road From Late This Afternoon.between 4pm Today And 4am Saturday. 5 To 10cm Of Snow May Accumulate On The Road
Central Plateau - Winter Driving Conditions Exist. Motorists Are Advised To Watch For Ice And Grit Especially In Shaded Areas And On Bridge Decks.

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