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Friday and weekend update Otira Gorge road access

Friday, 27 January 2017, 11:22 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is opening State Highway 73 over the weekend with two lanes and speed restrictions past the Deception Point slip on the Lower Otira Gorge. More >>

Delays to and from Christchurch Airport this weekend

Friday, 27 January 2017, 10:54 am | NZTA

Anyone heading to Christchurch International Airport tonight through toMonday at 6 am needs to add an extra 20 minutes to their journey time calculations, says the NZ Transport Agency. More >>

Overnight motorway closures 29 January – 04 February 2017

Friday, 27 January 2017, 10:28 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, 3 February ... More >>

Cooper Crowned 2017 NZ Cycle Classic Champion

Thursday, 26 January 2017, 4:10 pm | NZTA

IsoWhey Sports Swiss Wellness rider Joseph Cooper was crowned 2017 New Zealand Cycle Classic champion in the Wairarapa today. More >>

Update on Otira Gorge road access, State Highway 73

Thursday, 26 January 2017, 3:31 pm | NZTA

The reopening of State Highway 73 through the lower Otira Gorge and past the large Deception Point slip has gone well for the past three days, says NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee Wright. “Drivers have been patient, driving cautiously and ... More >>

Traffic signals trial for Maruia River Bridge

Thursday, 26 January 2017, 12:15 pm | NZTA

Traffic signals are being trialled on the Maruia River Bridge on State Highway 65 just north of Springs Junction. The signals will start working either later today or first thing tomorrow, January 27, once all the road markings are in place. More >>

Plan your travel on long weekends

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 1:54 pm | NZTA

With two consecutive long weekends approaching, Waikato-Bay of Plenty travellers are being urged to plan their journeys and try to avoid congestion hotspots. More >>

Otira Gorge reopens single lane delays for several days

Monday, 23 January 2017, 12:49 pm | NZTA

West Coast Canterbury highway SH73 Otira Gorge reopens single lane Tuesday 24 January, delays for several days NZ Transport Agency crews made good progress over the weekend clearing the significant slip which last week blocked State Highway 73 on the Lower ... More >>

State Highway 2 Rimutaka Hill Road closed due to strong wind

Sunday, 22 January 2017, 10:03 pm | NZTA

State Highway 2 Rimutaka Hill Road closed due to strong wind gusts The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 2 Rimutaka Hill Road is currently closed due to strong wind gusts. Motorists should delay their travel over the Rimutaka ... More >>

Overnight motorway closures

Friday, 20 January 2017, 11:09 am | NZTA

20 January 2017 | AUCKLAND Overnight motorway closures 22 January – 28 January 2017 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 ... More >>

Safe summer travelling for Wellington Anniversary Weekend

Thursday, 19 January 2017, 4:59 pm | NZTA

With Wellington Anniversary Weekend coming up, and other events in and around the wider Wellington region throughout January and February, the NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists to plan ahead and avoid traditional peak travel times if possible. More >>

Major road works on SH1 Russley Road – expect delays

Thursday, 19 January 2017, 3:30 pm | NZTA

10 January 2017 | SOUTHERN REGION Major road works on SH1 Russley Road – expect delays Major road works will be carried out on the Russley Road/ Memorial Ave temporary roundabout this month, as work on the $112 million Russley Road Upgrade continues. ... More >>

Wellington severe weather warning - motorists take care

Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 4:48 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers to plan ahead and take extra care to stay safe on the roads with strong winds forecast for the Wellington and Wairarapa regions over the next two days. More >>

Overnight motorway closures 15 January – 21 January 2017

Friday, 13 January 2017, 11:04 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, 20 January ... More >>

Coromandel road users asked to avoid State Highway 25a

Tuesday, 10 January 2017, 3:08 pm | NZTA

Road users travelling in the Coromandel are being urged to avoid using State Highway 25a and State Highway 25 near Kopu after two separate crashes. More >>

Diversion in place after crash on State Highway 2

Saturday, 7 January 2017, 6:33 pm | NZTA

State Highway 2 south of Katikati is expected to be closed for at least the next two hours after a serious crash. More >>

State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura reopens

Monday, 2 January 2017, 2:06 pm | NZTA

State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura reopens before 9 am today, bund successfully built at area of rockfall The NZ Transport Agency has reopened State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura this morning, just before 9 am. The highway south of the town is currently ... More >>

State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura closed

Sunday, 1 January 2017, 11:09 pm | NZTA

State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura closed for emergency rockfall protection, 1 and 2 January, 2017 The NZ Transport Agency closed State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura earlier than was planned this evening Sunday, 1 January, after rocks fell north of ... More >>

Further closures on State Highway 2 south of Gisborne

Tuesday, 27 December 2016, 3:24 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users of further closures on State Highway 2 south of Gisborne, as they work with Police and contractors to recover the bus involved in a fatal crash on 24 December. There will be a partial closure of the ... More >>

Overnight motorway closures

Thursday, 22 December 2016, 2:43 pm | 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, 13 January ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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