NZTA - Latest News [Page 36]
Plan your Christmas journey to Northland
Monday, 16 December 2019, 11:02 am | NZTA
Holidaymakers heading to Northland over Christmas are advised there are several construction sites on State Highway 1 that may cause congestion and affect journey times. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Northland System Manager Jacqui Hori-Hoult ... More >>
Delay to opening of new lanes on Northwestern Motorway
Sunday, 15 December 2019, 12:02 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises the opening of the new northbound traffic and bus lanes on SH16 between Lincoln Road and Westgate will be delayed for 24 hours. More >>
New Zealand’s leading international hockey facility opens
Friday, 13 December 2019, 12:20 pm | NZTA
The world class National Hockey Centre at Rosedale has been built for North Harbour Hockey as part of the Northern Corridor Improvements project. The centre will not only be the home for North Harbour’s 8000-strong hockey community, it will also ... More >>
Northbound passing lane on Brynderwyns to remain closed
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 3:37 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that the northbound passing lane on the south side of the Brynderwyns Hills on State Highway 1 will remain closed until March. More >>
Rangitata bridge, SH1, opening late this afternoon
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 11:36 am | NZTA
SH1 at the Rangitata Bridge will open late this afternoon. The exact time will be confirmed at 3 pm today, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency System Manager Pete Connors. More >>
New lanes opening on Southern Motorway
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 11:33 am | NZTA
The Southern Corridor Improvements (SCI) project has begun opening new motorway lanes between Takanini and Papakura Interchanges, starting with a new third southbound lane between Pahurehure Inlet and the Papakura off-ramp this morning. More >>
Rakaia River bridge repairs coming up
Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 12:52 pm | NZTA
Mid Canterbury’s Rakaia River Bridge, SH1, the longest road bridge in New Zealand at 1.7 long, is about to get some repairs. The repairs are needed because people drive into the sides from time to time. More >>
Rangitata bridge, SH1 remaining closed today
Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 10:16 am | NZTA
Rangitata bridge, SH1 remaining closed today, good progress in South Westland, SH6 – 10.00 am update Canterbury More >>
New lanes on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway
Monday, 9 December 2019, 6:39 pm | NZTA
Motorists and bus services have been enjoying their first run to the Auckland CBD today on the new improved Northwestern Motorway (SH16). More >>
SH1 remaining closed today and tonight at Rangitata River
Sunday, 8 December 2019, 4:19 pm | NZTA
Canterbury and West Coast flooding, highways: SH1 remaining closed today and tonight at Rangitata River bridge – 4.00 pm update The South Island remains an island of two road halves tonight, with both main highways on either side of the island split ... More >>
Canterbury and West Coast flooding and highways update
Sunday, 8 December 2019, 11:26 am | NZTA
Canterbury and West Coast flooding and highways update: SH1 remaining closed today at Rangitata River bridge – 9.30 am update Several key highways linking regions of the South Island will remain closed today due to ongoing flooding, slips, and ... More >>
Flooding and highways closed both sides of South Island
Saturday, 7 December 2019, 1:59 pm | NZTA
Flooding and highways closed both sides of South Island – Saturday, 7 December, 2019, 2.00 pm update Several key highways linking regions of the South Island are today closed due to flooding, slips, and rivers rising, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport ... More >>
Haast highway, SH6, closure continuing through Saturday
Friday, 6 December 2019, 1:37 pm | NZTA
Haast highway, SH6, remaining closed today and tomorrow due to fresh slip at Clarke Bluff south-east of Haast More >>
New seal on the Auckland Harbour Bridge over Christmas
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 10:16 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will carry out maintenance work, including resurfacing, on the Auckland Harbour Bridge over the Christmas - New Year holiday period. More >>
Wairau Valley bridge, SH63, remaining closed
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 2:00 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is keeping part of SH63 through the Wairau Valley and over The Wash bridge closed today as floodwaters still cover large parts of the highway and parts have been damaged by flooding. More >>
Slips and fallen trees close South Island highways
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 11:47 am | NZTA
As the forecast heavy rain fell over the western and northern parts of the South Island overnight and today, a number of highways have closed with slips and fallen trees blocking access. More >>
Heavy rain forecast for parts of the South Island
Monday, 2 December 2019, 4:38 pm | NZTA
The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for western parts of the South Island, Westland and Nelson for this afternoon through to Tuesday evening. More >>
Construction starts on the Old Māngere Bridge replacement
Friday, 22 November 2019, 11:40 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is delighted to announce that construction of the Old Māngere Bridge replacement project, a significant community connection and walking and cycling link, is now underway. More >>
Omoto highway, SH7, reopened, good progress road and rail
Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 11:08 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reopened the section of state highway east of Greymouth through Omoto last night around 6 pm. More >>
Safe speeds proposed for part of picturesque Milford Road
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 7:33 pm | NZTA
Consultation starts on Monday, 18 November, on a proposal for safer speed limits on three sections of SH94 between the Homer Tunnel and Milford Sound. More >>
