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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 >>
Central Dunedin transport network key stakeholder workshop
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 4:04 pm | NZTA
With the new hospital, central city and tertiary precinct upgrades, and waterfront development, Dunedin has a unique opportunity to improve how people come into and move about the central city. There is also the chance to improve the amenity and ... More >>
Glenhope slips cleared, State Highway 6 reopening 1 pm
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 12:51 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will open SH6 through Glenhope north of Murchison, in Tasman District, at 1 pm today (Thursday, 14 November). More >>
Omoto, SH7, near Greymouth, progress draining the site
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 11:09 am | NZTA
Drainage work at a large landslide site near Greymouth is having a positive effect, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. More >>
Safety at centre of Auckland Metro rail network improvements
Friday, 8 November 2019, 12:18 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency, the regulator of New Zealand’s rail system, has worked with rail participants to make sure the Auckland Metro rail network will be brought up to standard. More >>
Kaikōura earthquake recovery work wins supreme award
Friday, 8 November 2019, 12:16 pm | NZTA
The recovery of the road and rail networks following the Kaikōura earthquake was last night awarded the highest New Zealand engineering excellence honours taking out the Supreme Award at the Engineering NZ ENVI Awards. More >>
Get ready for lane changes on the Northern Motorway
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 2:22 pm | NZTA
Drivers are encouraged to get ready for major lane changes on the Northern Motorway when a new northbound layout starts next week. More >>
Work underway to drain Omoto slip site
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 3:37 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail say work is progressing on draining the Omoto slip site, with a drill rig now on site to undertake drainage of water from the slip surface. More >>
Avoid the Christchurch Northern Motorway if you can
Saturday, 2 November 2019, 3:52 pm | NZTA
The Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway is currently reduced in capacity as the motorway team poured concrete last night for the new Waimakariri bridge decks and they cannot be travelled on today or tomorrow as per the update below. More >>
Temporary road for SH1 traffic at intersection project
Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 11:55 am | NZTA
Motorists driving on State Highway 1 south of Whangarei will be diverted on to a temporary road at the intersection with State Highway 15 (Loop Road) from Saturday 2 November. More >>
Lower speed limits proposed for SH22 to improve safety
Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 11:51 am | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reviewing speed limits on SH22 from the Drury interchange to Paerata in an effort to save lives and prevent serious injuries on this high-risk road. More >>
Allow extra time for Labour Weekend journeys in Northland
Friday, 25 October 2019, 2:04 pm | NZTA
25 October 2019 Motorists travelling on State Highway 1 in Northland over Labour Weekend are advised there are several construction sites along the way that may cause congestion and affect journey times. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Senior Manager ... More >>
Omoto slip, SH7, near Greymouth – the way forward
Friday, 25 October 2019, 1:40 pm | NZTA
Omoto, SH7, near Greymouth – the way forward for road and rail Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail geotechnical advisors and highway and rail managers have been meeting this week on the West Coast to discuss what will be done to return ... More >>
Highway speed reviews about to start in the Clutha District
Friday, 25 October 2019, 11:30 am | NZTA
Consultation starts next week, from Labour Day, on two highway speed reviews in the Clutha District, as part of a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency initiative identifying highways where lower speed limits could make a big difference in preventing deaths ... More >>
Maintenance may cause short delays after Labour Weekend
Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 10:38 am | NZTA
Otago and Waitaki area drivers need to be aware of work beginning after Labour Weekend on SH1’s Waiareka Creek Bridge, 8 km south-west of Oamaru. The work will reduce the bridge to single lane, 30 km/h, for all of November. More >>
