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Construction Projects Take Advantage Of Less Traffic Under Alert Level 3
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 11:43 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency motorway construction projects have moved to take advantage of reduced traffic volumes on Auckland’s motorways under COVID-19 Alert Level 3. Across Auckland’s motorway network, traffic volumes have dropped by as ... More >>
New Safer Speed Limits For SH1, Glenavy Through To Waitaki Bridge Village
Friday, 21 August 2020, 11:06 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set new permanent speed limits on SH1 for the Glenavy township through to the Waitaki Bridge village, flanking both sides of the Waitaki River. From Friday, 18 September 2020, the new permanent speed limits on ... More >>
Night Closures Planned On SH1 South Of Kaikōura To Complete Critical Safety Work
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 2:44 pm | NZTA
Work to install permanent rockfall protection is underway south of Kaikōura, with night closures starting mid-August to help minimise disruption to the majority of road users during the daytime and at weekends. This work is being done both day and ... More >>
Construction Starts On Section 2 Of Glen Innes To Tāmaki Drive Shared Path
Friday, 31 July 2020, 12:42 pm | NZTA
In a major boost for walking and cycling in Auckland’s eastern suburbs, construction is about to start on Section 2 of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path. Section 2 will close the gap in the 7km shared path between Section 1 and 3, which are already ... More >>
Auckland Projects In NZ Upgrade Programme Are Closer To Construction
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 2:32 pm | NZTA
Two major Auckland projects in the New Zealand Upgrade Programme have moved closer to construction with the release of tender documents. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued the Registration of Interest, to allow shortlisting for construction companies ... More >>
Good News At Cromwell Slip After A Fortnight’s Work
Tuesday, 28 July 2020, 2:01 pm | NZTA
There is some good news for people who drive between Alexandra and Cromwell on State Highway 8: the slip near Deadman’s Point bridge which has slowed traffic over the past fortnight has been stabilised in recent days, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport ... More >>
Safer Speed Limits Set On SH1 And SH11 In Northland
Friday, 24 July 2020, 12:23 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi, NZ Transport Agency has set permanent new speed limits on State Highways 1 and 11 in Northland to take effect on 24 August 2020 to improve safety for all road users. After extensive public consultation, the new speed limits are to improve ... More >>
Rain-soaked Slips On The Move In Mangamuka Gorge On SH1
Thursday, 23 July 2020, 1:25 pm | NZTA
Assessment and clearance of slips on State Highway 1 through the Mangamuka Gorge has stopped at the top of the summit because there’s still movement on the hillside after last week’s deluge of rain. Metservice is forecasting some showers today, ... More >>
Cromwell Slip Progress On Stabilising One Week On, Traffic Two-way
Monday, 20 July 2020, 1:49 pm | NZTA
Thick fog delayed work starting at the SH8 Cromwell slip site until around 11 am today, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The slip above State Highway 8, near the intersection with SH8B, Deadman’s Point bridge, began to move a week ago with ... More >>
Severe Flooding And Slips Close Northland State Highways
Saturday, 18 July 2020, 11:48 am | NZTA
Severe flooding is affecting the state highway network in Northland and people are advised to delay their travel this morning, especially those wanting to get home from school holidays. The Far North is effectively cut off by state highway closures ... More >>
Contract For Construction Of Section 2 Of Auckland Shared Path
Friday, 17 July 2020, 3:09 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the awarding of a contract for construction of Section 2 of Te Ara Ki Uta Ki Tai, the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path, marks a major step forward for the project. The contractor, Construction Landscape ... More >>
Cromwell Slip Site – Road To Continue As Single Lane, Sluicing Ongoing Today And Next Few Days
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 11:29 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s geotechnical advisors and traffic crews report no significant movement at the Cromwell slip site overnight. State Highway 8 at Deadmans Point, near the SH8B intersection, was reduced to a single lane yesterday after a ... More >>
Unsafe Buildings To Be Demolished In Central Auckland
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 9:19 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is demolishing four buildings at a major transport intersection in central Auckland later this month to remove a public health and safety risk. Waka Kotahi Director of Regional Relationships, Steve Mutton, said the site ... More >>
Night Time Tree Felling On SH1 In Dome Valley
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 11:54 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 1 north of Warkworth will be reduced to one lane during overnight work for two nights from Sunday, 12 July. Road crews will be removing gum trees from the road side near the Total Span building, ... More >>
Tarewa Road Project Makes Progress One Bridge Beam At A Time
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 2:37 pm | NZTA
Road users will notice a significant milestone on State Highway 1 through Whangarei this week, with the new Otaika Bridge at Tarewa Road starting to take shape. Traffic has been diverted on to the new southbound lanes of the widened bridge for months. ... More >>
Work On The Kaikōura Transport Networks To Be Completed 2020
Monday, 15 June 2020, 2:04 pm | NZTA
The work to make transport networks around Kaikōura safer and more resilient following the 2016 earthquake, is due to be completed on 15 December this year, exactly three years since SH1 was reopened. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail established ... More >>
Help To Shape The Future Of Dunedin Transport
Monday, 15 June 2020, 9:06 am | NZTA
With the new Dunedin Hospital being built in the central city, Dunedin has a unique opportunity to look at options to create a transport system that’s safer, better connected and offers a range of travel choices. Connecting Dunedin (a partnership ... More >>
South Canterbury Intersection At Rangitata Made Safer
Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 10:25 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is installing an Intersection Speed Zone* at the intersection of SH1 and SH79 in Rangitata, South Canterbury, to help prevent deaths and serious injuries. The Intersection Speed Zone will use electronic signs to detect ... More >>
Plan Ahead For Northern Motorway Lane Closures Next Week
Thursday, 28 May 2020, 2:37 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises there will be overnight maintenance work on the Northern Motorway (SH1) between Oteha Valley Road and Silverdale next week, starting Tuesday, 2 June. The closures will be from approximately 10pm until 5am ... More >>
Homer Tunnel Closures Needed For Road Resurfacing After Long Weekend
Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 9:31 am | NZTA
People who use the Milford Road, State Highway 94, should plan for possible delays at the single lane Homer Tunnel after Queen’s Birthday weekend, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Work is scheduled for Tuesday 2 June to Friday 5 June, 10.30am ... More >>
