NZTA - Latest News [Page 38]
New Taipā bridge opens to two lanes of traffic
Monday, 21 October 2019, 9:42 am | NZTA
Taipā’s new bridge will open to two lanes of traffic for the first time on Thursday afternoon before Labour Weekend. More >>
Omoto landslide significant movement overnight
Saturday, 19 October 2019, 12:25 pm | NZTA
Omoto landslide, east of Greymouth, significant movement overnight – highway closed until Tuesday at least around slip site More >>
Omoto landslide, near Greymouth, on move in heavy rain
Friday, 18 October 2019, 4:36 pm | NZTA
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is closing State Highway 7 at Omoto from 5 pm tonight after continuous heavy rain on the West Coast accelerated the landslide’s movement this afternoon. More >>
Bridge section installed over northbound lanes of Motorway
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 3:59 pm | NZTA
The new pedestrian bridge over the Southern Motorway near Papakura continues to take shape, with a second section installed over the northbound motorway lanes last night. More >>
Feedback sought on safer speeds Takaka to Upper Takaka
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 12:14 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is asking for public feedback on speed limits for State Highway 60, between Upper Takaka and Takaka*, as it continues to make roads safer for all users. More >>
Burkes Pass, South Canterbury, speed limits under review
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 11:51 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency has announced formal consultation on the speed limit through the South Canterbury township of Burkes Pass, the entrance to the Mackenzie Country. More >>
Residents welcome speed review West Melton
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 11:19 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency’s announcement of a speed review west of Christchurch on State Highway 73 in West Melton has been welcomed by residents concerned about safety in the growing township. Tim Schurr, Chair of the West Melton Residents Association, ... More >>
Omoto, near Greymouth, SH7 now open single lane 24/7
Wednesday, 16 October 2019, 11:02 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency today reopened State Highway 7 at Omoto for single lane traffic at 7 am and intends to keep the highway open 24/7, barring future movement caused by wet weather, or other safety concerns. More >>
Annual Auckland marathon closes bridge lanes on Sunday
Tuesday, 15 October 2019, 8:54 pm | NZTA
The annual Auckland Marathon takes place on Sunday morning and will have an impact on the Northern Motorway and Auckland Harbour Bridge. More >>
Porter River Bridge, SH73, overnight closures Thursday night
Monday, 14 October 2019, 4:40 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency will repair the broken guardrail on the Porter River bridge this Thursday night and into Friday early morning. More >>
Omoto, SH7, between Greymouth and Stillwater, reopening Tues
Monday, 14 October 2019, 3:18 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency will reopen a single traffic lane at Omoto, near Greymouth, from Tuesday, 15 October, 7 am to 7 pm. More >>
Community invited to discuss speed limits on SH1
Monday, 14 October 2019, 9:40 am | NZTA
Community members in Warkworth and Puhoi are invited to share their views on the speed limit on State Highway 1 as the NZ Transport Agency strives to make the roads safer for everyone who uses them. More >>
Omoto, SH7, between Greymouth and Stillwater, closure update
Friday, 11 October 2019, 1:44 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is aiming to reopen a single lane at Omoto, near Greymouth, to traffic early next week, dependent on slip movement over the next few days and the weather. SH7 was fully closed east of Greymouth mid last week after an historic ... More >>
Traffic switch for Whangārei road improvement project on SH1
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 4:33 pm | NZTA
Road users will notice a significant milestone on a Whangārei road improvement project on Monday, 14 October with a traffic switch at Tarewa Road on State Highway 1. More >>
Consultation on proposed highway speed limit change
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 4:20 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is currently identifying highways where lower speed limits could help save lives and reduce serious crashes, and where communities want change. More >>
Consultation on proposed highway speed limit reduction
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 1:02 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is currently identifying highways where lower speed limits could help save lives and reduce serious crashes, and where communities are wanting change. More >>
$3.5M North Canterbury road safety project complete
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 12:52 pm | NZTA
A high-risk stretch of state highway in North Canterbury has had a $3.5million safety boost, with new rumble strips, safety barriers, signage and bridge barrier upgrades now in place. More >>
State Highway 6 near Gibbston Valley Winery:
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 11:00 am | NZTA
People who use the road between Cromwell and Queenstown, State Highway 6, will notice road works near the Gibbston Valley Winery starting mid-October. More >>
Safety upgrade for Winchester level crossing
Monday, 7 October 2019, 1:13 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail are working to make the level crossing at Winchester on State Highway 1 safer. More >>
Half an hour delay SH6, Nevis Bluff, next Wednesday
Monday, 7 October 2019, 9:11 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising people to expect a delay of half an hour late Wednesday morning, 9 October, due to the final rock blasting work for some time at the Nevis Bluff on State Highway 6. More >>
