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Maori love story will welcome Waterview Tunnel drivers

Monday, 7 November 2016, 12:34 pm | NZTA

Spectacular concrete panels depicting a Maori legend will welcome drivers when they enter the northbound Waterview tunnel. More >>

State Highway 6 closure, South Westland, due to a slip

Sunday, 6 November 2016, 10:18 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 6 is closed at South Westland’s Jamie Creek, near Lake Paringa, between Haast and Fox Glacier, by a washout. The information came through early this afternoon. There is no cell coverage in the area. ... More >>

Summer road work season has begun

Thursday, 3 November 2016, 3:08 pm | NZTA

“Avoid delays and disruption to your travel this busy summer road work season,” is the message from the NZ Transport Agency, as they gear up for another busy road works maintenance and construction period. More >>

Emergency closure of Razorback Road Southbound off ramp

Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 1:29 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Razorback Road southbound off ramp from State Highway 1 in Auckland will be closed on Thursday night (3rd) November 2016. To minimise disruption to drivers, the closures will be timed between ... More >>

Overnight motorway closures 30 October – 5 November 2016

Friday, 28 October 2016, 1:59 pm | 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, 4 November ... More >>

Motorway closures for Auckland Marathon

Thursday, 27 October 2016, 12:29 pm | NZTA

The annual Auckland Marathon is taking place this weekend and will have an impact on the Northern Motorway and Auckland Harbour Bridge. More >>

Bridge repairs between Jacksons and Kumara next week

Friday, 21 October 2016, 4:47 pm | NZTA

Bridge repairs between Jacksons and Kumara next week – delays of 30 minutes afternoon, 15 minutes morning More >>

Overnight motorway closures 23 October – 29 October 2016

Friday, 21 October 2016, 1:34 pm | 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, 28 October ... More >>

Heading north on SH1 from Wellington this Labour Weekend?

Friday, 21 October 2016, 1:31 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists heading north on State Highway 1 out of Wellington for Labour Weekend to pay extra attention, with changes to the road layout at both Poplar Ave and through Peka Peka, as part of the construction ... More >>

Plans progressing for new two-lane Northland bridges

Thursday, 20 October 2016, 11:03 am | NZTA

Significant progress is being made towards replacing a further two bridges to improve safety and resilience on Northland’s state highways. The NZ Transport Agency is asking for community feedback to help shape the designs of new, two-way bridges on ... More >>

Plan ahead to avoid delays and stay safe over Labour weekend

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 3:02 pm | NZTA

18 October 2016 | AUCKLAND & NORTHLAND Plan ahead to avoid delays and stay safe over Labour weekend More >>

Emergency closure of Shelly Beach Road off ramp

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 11:16 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Shelly Beach Road southbound off ramp from State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland will be closed on Tuesday night (18th), Wednesday night (19th) and Thursday night (20th) October 2016, for emergency re-surfacing ... More >>

Delays north and south of Christchurch this morning

Monday, 17 October 2016, 9:28 am | NZTA

Drivers are advised to expect significant delays getting through Templeton west of Christchurch thismorning as the highway was earlier closed due to a crash. Given the busy time of the morning, traffic is backed up. North of Christchurch, near the ... More >>

Safety work on key upper North Island route to start

Thursday, 13 October 2016, 12:39 pm | NZTA

$8.1 million is to be spent on improving safety on State Highway 1, between Cambridge and Piarere, with work getting underway early next year. More >>

Changes Wairakei Road/ Russley Road, Christchurch roundabout

Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 12:19 pm | NZTA

As part of its Russley Road Upgrade project, the NZ Transport Agency is closing access to the airport side of Wairakei Road from Russley Road. The change is likely to occur overnight tonight, in place Thursday, 13 October. Road users have had on-site warnings ... More >>

Snow, flooded highway warnings Otago and South Westland

Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 10:16 am | NZTA

A number of snow and flooded road warnings are in place around the lower South Island this morning. Drivers are encouraged to take extreme care and if in doubt, carry chains. Lindis Pass now open The Lindis Pass, SH8, between Omarama and Tarras reopened ... More >>

Chance discovery reunites Auckland woman with family jewels

Monday, 10 October 2016, 11:58 am | NZTA

A chance discovery on an Auckland motorway has reunited an Auckland woman with lost family jewellery. More >>

SH1, Paekakariki now open but significant delays continue

Friday, 7 October 2016, 3:47 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists travelling in and out of Wellington to expect significant delays as a two-vehicle crash shortly before midday temporarily closed State Highway 1, by the Fisherman’s Table restaurant, Paekakariki. More >>

Major work State Highway 5 south of Rotorua almost complete

Friday, 7 October 2016, 2:52 pm | NZTA

Work on a major repair to State Highway 5 at Tumunui, 17kilometres south of Rotorua, is almost complete. More >>

Expect significant delays due to crash on SH1, Paekakariki

Friday, 7 October 2016, 1:23 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists travelling in and out of Wellington to expect significant delays as a two-vehicle crash shortly before midday temporarily closed State Highway 1, by the Fisherman’s Table restaurant, Paekakariki. Emergency ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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