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NZTA Approves Funds to Upgrade Key Auckland Corridor

Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 5:24 pm | NZTA

Plans to upgrade the next section of Auckland’s busy Albany Highway have received a $2.52m funding boost from the NZ Transport Agency. More >>

Wheels moving on Ngauranga to Petone cycleway investigations

Saturday, 15 June 2013, 9:29 am | NZTA

Cyclists are may soon enjoy safer and easier journeys between the Hutt Valley and Wellington, with work about to start on an initiative to develop a walking and cycling facility connecting the two cities. More >>

NZTA funds support upgrade of busy Auckland commuter route

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 12:52 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency has approved $1.14m in funding to help in the design of a significant upgrade of one of Auckland’s busiest commuters routes to improve travel for bus passengers to and from the CBD. More >>

NZTA focus on Safer Journeys

Monday, 10 June 2013, 1:08 pm | NZTA

An oversized tractor and trailer until will be on display as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s (NZTA) Fieldays stand, which will be pushing for safer journeys on rural roads. The stand will give visitors new insights into ways of reducing serious crashes ... More >>

State Highway 33 safety project pushes on through winter

Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 10:03 am | NZTA

The project to realign a section of highway between Paengaroa and Rotorua continues with work extending beyond the planned seasonal close down period. More >>

Waikato & BOP Drivers: Take Care Over Queens Birthday

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 4:55 pm | NZTA

Waikato and BOP Drivers Being Urged to Take Care Over Queens Birthday and Winter Months More >>

Care Needed During Holiday Weekend Advises NZTA

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 1:49 pm | NZTA

There will be changes to driving conditions on some state highways in Auckland and Northland during Queen’s Birthday Weekend, and the NZ Transport Agency says people should be aware of speed restrictions or detours at those locations for a safe journey.     More >>

NZTA welcomes successful workshop with Chinese operators

Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 10:44 am | NZTA

China’s continued economic strength and the accelerating number of Chinese tourists visiting New Zealand is prompting an NZ Transport Agency safety campaign directed at tourism companies specialising in holidaymakers from the Asian nation. More >>

King tides may cause motorway flooding in Auckland says NZTA

Saturday, 25 May 2013, 12:59 pm | NZTA

Strong winds, heavy rain and higher than normal tides are forecast for Auckland during the weekend and the NZ Transport Agency says drivers should take care on sections of the motorway network close to the Waitemata Harbour. More >>

TEL Kaituna River Bridge Moves Closer to Completion

Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:43 am | NZTA

Work on the longest bridge on the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) project – the Bay of Plenty’s own Road of National Significance - is almost complete, says the NZ Transport Agency’s (NZTA). More >>

Rural Intersection Activated Warning Signs Installed

Monday, 6 May 2013, 3:15 pm | NZTA

Electronic warning signs have been installed at the intersection of Buchanans Road and State Highway 73 as part of a two-year trial to improve safety at the intersection where there have been 19 crashes in 10 years. More >>

Finish Line In Sight For Taneatua Sh2 Safety Project

Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 3:40 pm | NZTA

Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 (SH2) near Taneatua will have a safer road to travel on as soon as July, with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) confirming the new, realigned road will be open by July. More >>

NZTA Public Notice 28 April - 3 May 2013

Friday, 26 April 2013, 10:27 am | NZTA

26 April 2013 NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Motorways NZTA Public Notice 28 April - 3 May 2013 OVERNIGHT MOTORWAY CLOSURES 28 April – 3 May 2013 The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start ... More >>

NZTA Reminding Drivers to Take Extra Care On the Roads

Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 11:20 am | NZTA

“With school holidays under way many people will be taking Friday off and enjoying a long weekend with friends and family. It’s likely to be a busy time on the roads and we’re urging people to plan ahead to make their journeys as safe as possible,” ... More >>

Changes to vehicle inspection frequency

Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 12:23 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) today welcomed Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee’s announcement that consultation is open on proposed amendments to the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance, including changes to the frequency of in-service ... More >>

Overnight Closure Of Toll Road For Maintenance Advises NZTA

Thursday, 18 April 2013, 9:38 am | NZTA

Overnight Closure Of Toll Road For Maintenance Advises NZTA The NZ Transport Agency says the Northern Gateway Toll Road on State Highway 1 north of Auckland will be closed to all traffic on the night of Tuesday, 23 April, for maintenance work at ... More >>

Truck crash involving volatile goods closes section of SH2

Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 11:00 am | NZTA

A section of State Highway 2 about 11 kilometres south of Katikati has been closed following a truck and trailer crash earlier this morning. More >>

Local contractor wins NZTA’s Warkworth contract

Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 10:32 am | NZTA

Local contractor wins NZTA’s Warkworth contract The NZ Transport Agency has awarded the contract to upgrade Warkworth’s State Highway 1/Hudson Road intersection to the local infrastructure firm, Wharehine Group. Work on the $3.5m contract, which ... More >>

Temporary road closure State Highway 2 at Athenree Gorge

Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 11:20 am | NZTA

State Highway 2 at Athenree Gorge will be closed for 6 hours to allow a truck to be recovered from a bank , following a crash last night. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that the incident involved a truck which rolled down a bank on the ... More >>

NZTA Traffic Bulletin

Thursday, 28 March 2013, 9:56 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 5 April. ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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