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NZTA - Latest News [Page 44]

Roadside grass fires close SH8 between Twizel and Tekapo

Wednesday, 26 December 2018, 5:07 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 8 in the South Island is closed by a number of grassfires between Twizel and Tekapo. More >>

Rosedale Road under Northern Motorway to be lowered

Monday, 24 December 2018, 2:47 pm | NZTA

Rosedale Road under Northern Motorway to be lowered in January Drivers are encouraged to plan their journeys around the North Shore suburb of Rosedale in early January because of construction work under the Northern Motorway. Crews will be lowering ... More >>

Safety Alert – Certifications for tow bars revoked

Friday, 21 December 2018, 4:37 pm | NZTA

Safety Alert – Certifications for tow bars revoked Following an ongoing specialist investigation, the NZ Transport Agency has issued a Safety Alert advising that it has revoked the certifications for tow bars on more than 1,400 heavy vehicles. These ... More >>

NZTA issues safety alert for heavy vehicle towing

Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:49 pm | NZTA

NZ Transport Agency issues safety alert for heavy vehicle towing connections and components The NZ Transport Agency has issued a safety alert strongly advising heavy vehicle operators to be vigilant in cleaning and checking towing connections and ... More >>

Takaka Hill ongoing road repairs

Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:48 pm | NZTA

Takaka Hill ongoing road repairs; advice for people going to and from Golden Bay this summer Reconstruction and repairs to State Highway 60 on Takaka Hill are progressing right through the Christmas/ New Year holiday break, says the NZ Transport Agency. ... More >>

WOF ALERT – Vehicle inspector Sayad Hussein suspended

Thursday, 20 December 2018, 11:42 am | NZTA

WOF ALERT – Vehicle inspector Sayad Hussein immediately suspended from issuing WoFs The NZ Transport Agency has immediately suspended vehicle inspector Sayad Hussein and his inspecting organisation Frankton WOF and Tyre Station, located in Hamilton. ... More >>

Plan a safe holiday journey this Christmas

Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 3:50 pm | NZTA

Use our interactive tools to plan a safe holiday journey this Christmas The NZ Transport Agency urges motorists in Auckland and Northland to make their holiday journeys safer and smarter by preparing well, planning ahead and making the right choices. The Transport ... More >>

Final design decided for Orakei Basin balustrade

Friday, 14 December 2018, 9:51 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is pleased to announce that following a second round of public feedback the design and materials of a replacement balustrade for the Orakei Basin boardwalk has been selected. The Orakei Basin boardwalk forms Section 3 of the Glen ... More >>

Lower speed limits Appleby Highway, Tasman District

Thursday, 13 December 2018, 12:45 pm | NZTA

In a joint effort to increase road safety in the Tasman District, the NZ Transport Agency is lowering speed limits on a busy stretch of State Highway 60 between Richmond and Motueka, in time for Christmas. The Tasman District Council is also lowering ... More >>

Route protection for Warkworth to Wellsford corridor

Monday, 10 December 2018, 12:28 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is completing the work necessary for designations to be put in place for a new road alignment between Warkworth and Wellsford. More >>

Bridge clip-on lanes to close for maintenance over holidays

Monday, 10 December 2018, 11:50 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency plans to close the clip-on lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge for annual maintenance over the Christmas - New Year holiday period. More >>

SH29A Barkes Corner roundabout metering to begin next week

Thursday, 6 December 2018, 4:19 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is reintroducing roundabout metering on SH29A Barkes Corner roundabout next week, to improve peak traffic flow. More >>

Night works scheduled at Luggate Red Bridge, SH8A

Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 2:43 pm | NZTA

Two nights of work have been scheduled to repair the deck boards of the Luggate Red Bridge next week – Wednesday and Thursday nights, 12 and 13 December. More >>

Night closure 13 Dec for SH1 South of Kaikoura

Monday, 3 December 2018, 2:38 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency has scheduled a night time closure south of Kaikōura on Thursday, 13 December, in order to remove the scaffold tunnel near the Paratitahi Tunnels. State Highway 1 between Peketa and immediately south of the Raramai Tunnels ... More >>

Bus lane to improve peak time bus travel in Auckland

Thursday, 29 November 2018, 4:31 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport are aiming to speed up bus movements on Auckland’s busiest motorway, by creating a continuous bus lane using the motorway shoulder usually reserved for emergency vehicles. More >>

Christmas Parade closes SH1 through Kawakawa on Saturday

Thursday, 29 November 2018, 4:20 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that SH1 through Kawakawa in Northland will be closed for a Christmas Parade on Saturday, 1 December. More >>

Meredith Connell completes review of most urgent NZTA files

Thursday, 29 November 2018, 3:29 pm | NZTA

Meredith Connell completes review of most urgent NZTA files Law firm Meredith Connell has completed its review into the most urgent open regulatory compliance files, leading to a significant increase in action and enforcement taken by the NZ Transport Agency. ... More >>

SH1 closure

Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 3:21 pm | NZTA

SH1 north side of Kaikōura closed at 1 pm today, south side to close at 8pm tonight/Wednesday More >>

Glen Innes to Tamaki shared path consultation

Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 1:01 pm | NZTA

Following a wide range of feedback about the preferred design of the balustrade on the Orakei Basin section of the Glen Innes to Tamaki Shared Path, the NZ Transport Agency is asking for further public input. More >>

SH1, south of Kaikōura to close from 6pm tonight

Monday, 26 November 2018, 4:18 pm | NZTA

SH1, south of Kaikōura to close from 6pm tonight State Highway 1, south of Kaikōura, will close to traffic at 6 pm tonight due to forecast further heavy rain potentially triggering small slips and rockfalls. The highway will close overnight from 6 pm ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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