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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 >>
Proposed safer speeds for travel through Kaukapakapa
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 12:58 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is proposing to lower the speed limits on State Highway 16 either side of Kaukapakapa Village to improve safety and respond to the increasing traffic in the area. More >>
Proposed speed changes to make travel near Puhoi safer
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 10:29 am | NZTA
The community is being asked for its feedback on proposed changes to speed limits to improve safety for those travelling through the State Highway 1 intersection at Puhoi. The NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport say changing the speed limit ... More >>
Ensure stock and road users are safe
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 12:26 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency and Police are reminding property owners of their responsibility to keep animals safely fenced after two recent crashes involving horses. One was a serious crash on the Northern Motorway, State Highway 1, on the outskirts of Christchurch ... More >>
Night closures of State Highway 62 at Spring Creek
Monday, 26 June 2017, 4:07 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is closing a Marlborough highway at Spring Creek, north of Blenheim, for three nights this week from Wednesday night at 7 pm. More >>
Major safety upgrades on the way for Dunedin’s Sth Motorway
Friday, 23 June 2017, 3:33 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency has announced a major Otago safety project, on State Highway 1 from Lookout Point, Dunedin, to Mosgiel, will get underway in July. More >>
NZTA Traffic Bulletin - 23 June 2017
Friday, 23 June 2017, 2:27 pm | NZTA
TRAFFIC BULLETIN 23 June 2017 | AUCKLAND Overnight motorway closures 25 June – 1 July 2017 The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work ... More >>
SH1 south of Kawakawa now open
Friday, 23 June 2017, 12:50 pm | NZTA
State Highway 1 has reopened south of Kawakawa after being closed earlier this morning for a truck recovery. More >>
