NZTA - Latest News [Page 32]
Programme to deliver transport improvements
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 3:28 pm | NZTA
Aucklanders will soon be able to have their say on a series of projects aiming to improve access and travel choices, connect communities and support growth in the south west and south east of Auckland including Auckland Airport. More >>
Summer road work season has begun
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 10:28 am | NZTA
Summer road works have begun on Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District highways which will help ensure well-maintained road surfaces and safe journeys for road users all year round. More >>
Safety concerns force closure of Old Mangere Bridge
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 3:58 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is taking the significant but necessary step of permanently closing the Old Mangere Bridge which links the Onehunga and Mangere Bridge communities because of concerns about the risk to public safety. More >>
West Coast State highways update
Monday, 12 November 2018, 12:29 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is aiming to have State Highway 73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury via Arthur’s Pass and the Otira Gorge reopened at 7.00 am Tuesday morning, 13 November. More >>
South Island Weather Event update – 4:30pm
Friday, 9 November 2018, 4:33 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users to continue to drive with care, and to plan ahead for journeys this evening and over the weekend as severe weather continues to affect South Island roads. Temperatures have plummeted across the South Island, ... More >>
South Island Weather Event update – 11:45am
Friday, 9 November 2018, 11:47 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users to continue to drive with care, and to plan ahead for journeys today and over the weekend as severe weather continues to affect South Island roads. More >>
West Coast Road Closures Update - 8:45am
Friday, 9 November 2018, 10:34 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users that SH73 from Arthurs Pass to Jacksons is unlikely to open today. There is an Alternate Route in place via Lewis Pass SH7, please add around an hour and a half to your journey. Goat Creek Bridge is still ... More >>
Overnight re-surfacing on State Highway 2 starts on Sunday
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 4:53 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists of re-surfacing work on two sections of State Highway 2, starting Sunday, November 11 for 5 nights. More >>
Innovative safety signs coming to Otago intersection
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 1:17 pm | NZTA
Installation of innovative electronic speed signs will begin next week at the intersection of State Highway 6 (the Luggate-Cromwell Rd) and State Highway 8A. More >>
NZ Transport Agency suspends repair certifier
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 3:10 pm | NZTA
Auckland-based vehicle repair certifier Dale Barlass has been suspended from issuing certifications with immediate effect following consistent concerns about the quality of his work. More >>
Transport workshop focuses on new Dunedin Hospital site
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 2:24 pm | NZTA
One of the first steps toward designing transport networks around the new Dunedin Hospital that will be safe, accessible and offer travel choices, is underway, with key local organisations providing their views as part of a two-day workshop this ... More >>
Innovative speed signs coming to Northland intersections
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 1:27 pm | NZTA
Installation of innovative electronic speed signs will start this week to improve safety at two Northland intersections with high crash rates. More >>
Riders ready to race at new world class BMX facility
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 1:26 pm | NZTA
Riders ready to race at new world class BMX facility New Zealand’s first international standard BMX track has been launched today as part of the new North Harbour BMX facility in Albany. The $4.5m facility opened at Hooton Reserve where the North Harbour BMX ... More >>
UPDATE: SH 6 Queenstown to Lumsden
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 11:01 am | NZTA
Crash – Delays - ROAD OPEN – The road is now open to one lane at the intersection of Allandale Road. Stop / Go traffic management is in place. Road users are advised to expect significant delays. More >>
State Highways: Warnings & Closures
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 9:15 am | NZTA
• SH 77 Methven to Darfield – Bridge Repairs – Delays - During dayshift work from 8 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, there will be 20-minute delays while the bridge is under Stop / Go management. The bridge will be open for 10-minutes on every hour ... More >>
State Highway 1 between the Selwyn River and Ashburton
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 1:29 pm | NZTA
Draft plan to improve safety on State Highway 1 between the Selwyn River and Ashburton More >>
Motorway closures for Auckland Marathon on Sunday
Friday, 26 October 2018, 11:24 am | NZTA
The annual Auckland Marathon takes place on Sunday morning and will have an impact on the Northern Motorway and Auckland Harbour Bridge. More >>
NZ Transport Agency wins global award
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 2:58 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency’s commitment to best practice engagement has been recognised on the global stage, with the Northern Corridor Improvements (NCI) project winning the IAP2 International Project of the Year at the International Core Values Awards. More >>
Spring rock removal, abseil inspection Nevis Bluff
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 2:44 pm | NZTA
People who use the road between Cromwell and Queenstown, State Highway 6, may spot rock debris from abseil scaling at the Nevis Bluff from Monday, 29 October. More >>
Spring rock removal, abseil inspection Nevis Bluff
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 1:29 pm | NZTA
Spring rock removal, abseil inspection Nevis Bluff, SH6, between Cromwell and Queenstown to mid-November More >>