NZTA - Latest News [Page 56]
Check before travelling as heavy snow expected
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 12:36 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising all people wanting to travel through the Central Plateau to check the Traffic and Travel website before leaving. More >>
Lewis Pass, Lindis Pass and Haast highway reopens
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 11:52 am | NZTA
NZ Transport Agency crews reopened the Lewis Pass (SH7) between the Hanmer Springs turnoff and Springs Junction at 11 am today also Otago’s Lindis Pass (SH8) Omarama to Tarras and the Haast highway, which was closed on the Otago side (SH6) to Hawea. More >>
Snow and ice over the South Island – stay home if you can
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 9:16 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising all South Island road travellers to check their Traffic and Travel website and the map showing area warnings and highway closures for highway updates before heading off this morning. “If you are able to, postpone ... More >>
South Island Highways update 4.30 pm Tuesday
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 4:49 pm | NZTA
South Island Highways update 4.30 pm Tuesday The NZ Transport Agency advises road users to be prepared and stay safe as the snow moves up the South Island. Contractors will be working overnight on snow and ice-affected roads. Snow has been falling over ... More >>
Highways update, winter weather hits South Island
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 10:34 am | NZTA
The South Island is experiencing cold, freezing weather, snow, sleety showers and ice today. Driving is treacherous in many places and drivers need to slow down on both icy roads and gritted roads. More >>
Work to remove 4500m3 Waioeka Gorge slip well underway
Sunday, 9 July 2017, 8:23 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says work to remove the slip on State Highway 2 between Opotiki and Gisborne is well underway with several trucks clearing the debris at both ends. More >>
SH2 Waioeka Gorge closed after slip
Friday, 7 July 2017, 6:39 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 2 between Opotiki and Gisborne is closed due to a slip in the Waioeka Gorge. More >>
Overnight motorway closures 9 – 15 July 2017
Friday, 7 July 2017, 11:43 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 14 July ... More >>
Additional work underway to improve Saddle Road
Friday, 7 July 2017, 10:11 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says an urgent programme of additional work will get underway immediately to significantly improve the Saddle Road detour route as new geotechnical information has highlighted major safety risks in the Manawatu Gorge which are likely ... More >>
Very cold temperatures forecast overnight
Wednesday, 5 July 2017, 3:28 pm | NZTA
Otago and Southland people should be ready for icy roads overnight and Thursday morning, 6 July, says John Jarvis, Senior Network Manager, NZ Transport Agency. More >>
NZTA South Island Advisory
Tuesday, 4 July 2017, 2:08 pm | NZTA
NZTA South Island Advisory A number of ice and snow warnings have now been resolved. Severe Weather Warnings • N/A Road Snowfall Warnings - MetService • Lindis Pass (SH 8) - Further snow showers are possible into the afternoon, and 1 to 2cm of snow ... More >>
Serious crash late this afternoon closes State Highway 8
Monday, 3 July 2017, 7:45 pm | NZTA
Serious crash late this afternoon, near Lake Pukaki, South Canterbury, closes State Highway 8 State Highway 8 near Lake Pukaki, South Canterbury, is currently closed due to a serious crash late this afternoon. Drivers are advised to postpone their ... More >>
Progress on Hemo Road intersection
Monday, 3 July 2017, 1:35 pm | NZTA
Work on the $8.1 million State Highway 5/State Highway 30 Hemo Road intersection improvements is now expected to be complete in October. More >>
Waterview Connection has improved morning journey for many
Monday, 3 July 2017, 11:52 am | NZTA
The Waterview Connection has already improved the journeys of thousands of motorists during the usually busy Monday morning commute period following its opening to traffic at the weekend. More >>
Waterview Tunnel’s first day a success
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 6:53 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says the Waterview Tunnel’s first day of operation has gone extremely smoothly and is thanking the thousands of motorists who’ve made their first journeys through the tunnel for taking extra care. Auckland Highway Manager, ... More >>
Waterview tunnel now open to traffic
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 12:08 pm | NZTA
The country’s most ambitious roading project, the Waterview Connection, which connects Auckland’s Northwestern and Southwestern motorways, opened to traffic early this morning. More >>
Snow has closed two highways inland South Canterbury
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 2:29 pm | NZTA
Snow has closed two South Canterbury state highways after midday today – State Highway 8, Twizel to Fairlie, and State Highway 80 Aoraki/ Mt Cook to Ben Ohau. People intending to use these highways should postpone their journeys and check the NZ Transport ... More >>
Heavy rain coming – drivers on alpine passes, be prepared
Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:55 pm | NZTA
Heavy rain is expected in parts of the South Island, in particular State Highways 7 and 73 (Lewis Pass and Arthur’s Pass) today and through the weekend to Monday, 3 July. More >>
Auckland Overnight Motorway Closures 2 – 8 July 2017
Friday, 30 June 2017, 10:59 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 7 July ... More >>
New slips add to challenges in Manawatu Gorge
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 11:38 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says further small slips in the Manawatu Gorge have added to the challenges facing work crews and engineers working hard to stabilise hillsides and rock faces to make the road safe for traffic. More >>