NZTA - Latest News [Page 107]
Section of SH2 south of Katikati closed after fatal crash
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 2:42 pm | NZTA
A section of State Highway 2(SH2) between Tauranga and Katikati is currently closed after a fatal crash near Whakamarama. More >>
Paengaroa weigh station officially open
Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 4:16 pm | NZTA
A state-of-the-art weigh station in the Bay of Plenty is set to make the state highway network safer for everyone. The NZ Transport Agency has unveiled the $2million Paengaroa weigh station, which will be used to check that trucks on the road are within legal ... More >>
Open days for Southern Corridor Improvements
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 10:50 am | NZTA
People will have their first opportunity to look at the initial project designs and provide feedback for the Southern Corridor Improvements in Auckland at open days being organised by the NZ Transport Agency from next week. The initial designs for ... More >>
Truck drivers asked to help keep Huntly quiet
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 10:42 am | NZTA
Truck drivers are being urged to keep the noise down by not using their engine brakes when travelling through Huntly. More >>
Winter blast prompts call for motorists to take extra care
Monday, 21 July 2014, 1:55 pm | NZTA
With sleety showers, hail and snow forecast for Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills tonight, the NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to take extreme care on Canterbury roads during the next few days. The Transport Agency’s Journey Manager Lee Wright ... More >>
Changes at Auckland’s St Lukes westbound interchange
Friday, 18 July 2014, 3:46 pm | NZTA
Drivers are advised of temporary changes at the St Lukes interchange on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway (State Highway 16) as work to complete the Western Ring Route gathers pace. More >>
Transport Agency to reopen Northland SH1 tonight
Friday, 18 July 2014, 1:06 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says it plans to re-open a storm damaged section of State Highway 1 near Kawakawa in Northland tonight (Friday 18 July). More >>
Time needed to restore storm-hit roads in Northland
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 9:52 am | NZTA
Time needed to restore storm-hit roads in Northland The NZ Transport Agency says work to reopen State Highway 1 continues near Kawakawa in Northland, but adds that damage from the recent storm is so extensive that it may take some time to fully ... More >>
SH1 closed at Hundalee by truck crash
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 9:15 am | NZTA
A truck crash south of Kaikoura at Hundalee has closed State Highway 1 to all traffic this morning. There is no detour. Motorists are being warned of delays and to avoid travel in the area. More >>
SH29 –Poike roundabout repairs
Friday, 11 July 2014, 4:21 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists who travel through the Poike Road roundabout on State Highway 29 (SH29) that major night works will be commencing on Monday July 14. Pavement repair work will take place to the roundabout, and all its approaches, ... More >>
Storm continues to cause danger for drivers
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 10:20 am | NZTA
Strong winds and rain continue to make driving conditions hazardous in Auckland and Northland, and the NZ Transport Agency is advising people to take extreme care on state highways and roads. More >>
Driving care need during strong winds overnight
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 4:13 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers that care will be needed on highways and roads in Northland and Auckland due to strong winds forecast overnight. More >>
Work continues on Tauranga’s Takitimu Drive overbridge
Friday, 4 July 2014, 3:48 pm | NZTA
Work continues on Tauranga’s Takitimu Drive overbridge Motorists should expect delays when travelling on the State Highway 2A Takitimu Drive overpass this month as work to strengthen the bridge joints continues. More >>
Another link in Auckland’s cycleway chain
Friday, 4 July 2014, 2:52 pm | NZTA
As the Grafton Gully cycleway project moves towards another significant milestone – constructing the connection between Ian McKinnon Drive and the cycleway - the NZ Transport Agency advises drivers of project-related changes in central Auckland ... More >>
Traffic restrictions on SH1 near Tamahere from Monday July 7
Friday, 27 June 2014, 4:31 pm | NZTA
The passing lanes on both sides of State Highway (SH1) between the Tamahere Drive and Airport Road off-ramps will be out of action next month, to allow contractors to work on the median strip. More >>
Rock fall closes State highway 6 near Makarora
Friday, 27 June 2014, 12:58 pm | NZTA
Rock fall closes State highway 6 near Makarora for remainder of today A large rock fall that has closed State highway 6 about 15km south of Makarora since early yesterday morning, will keep the highway closed for the remainder of today as well. There will ... More >>
State Highway 7 to remain closed to 1.30pm
Friday, 27 June 2014, 10:24 am | NZTA
State Highway 7, from the Hanmer Springs turnoff to Springs Junction, will remain closed to 1.30pm today after a logging truck rolled at Rough Creek. More >>
Motorists urged to extra care on West Coast roads
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 2:09 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists travelling to and throughout the West Coast today (Wednesday 25 June) to take extreme care with the region being battered by strong winds and heavy rain. There are strong wind warnings in place for State ... More >>
Mangorewa Gorge (SH36) closed on Wednesday
Monday, 23 June 2014, 3:19 pm | NZTA
Mangorewa Gorge (SH36) closed on Wednesday A helicopter carrying a monsoon bucket will drop upwards of 5000 litres of water on to State Highway 36 (SH36) this week to reduce the risk of slips in the area. The section of SH36 at Mangowera Gorge- ... More >>
SH2 south of Katikati now open
Friday, 20 June 2014, 2:07 pm | NZTA
State Highway 2 (SH2) between Tetley Rd and Marshall Road south of Katikati has now reopened. The section of SH2 was closed to all traffic following a crash at 8.14am today. The NZ Transport Agency advises that traffic management is in place to allow ... More >>
