NZTA - Latest News [Page 74]
H1 Kaitaia now open to one lane
Saturday, 11 March 2017, 12:46 pm | NZTA
• State Highway 1 between Church Road and Clough Road, Kaitaia, is now open to one lane. More >>
Overnight motorway closures
Friday, 10 March 2017, 12:55 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, 17 March ... More >>
Proposal to vary speed limit at popular tourist spot
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 12:08 pm | NZTA
Feedback is being sought by the NZ Transport Agency on its proposal to put in place a variable speed limit of 70km/h on State Highway 1 either side of the turnoff to Moeraki Boulders, in the Waitaki District. More >>
Manawatu Gorge road closure today from 10am
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 10:41 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users that the Manawatu Gorge Road, State Highway 3 will be closed from 10am today for approximately two hours to allow a large rock to be cleared. More >>
Mingha Bluff road safety realignment project 80% complete
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 1:38 pm | NZTA
7 March 2017 | SOUTHERN REGION Mingha Bluff road safety realignment project 80% complete The NZ Transport Agency says a wet alpine summer means the Mingha Bluff realignment project will be completed by the end of next summer, 2017/2018. The $22 ... More >>
NZTA Weekly Traffic Bulletin 05 - 11 March 2017
Friday, 3 March 2017, 11:14 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, 10 March ... More >>
Excavation underway after potential defensive trench found
Friday, 3 March 2017, 10:02 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency, Heritage New Zealand and local hapū are excavating what could potentially be a defensive trench from the New Zealand Land Wars or the inter-tribal Musket Wars. More >>
Large scrub fire closes State Highway 7
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 2:29 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency closed the Lewis Pass road (State Highway 7) after 12.30 pm today through Lake Sumner Conservation Park/ the Tekoa Range as a scrub fire is spreading near the highway. More >>
Motorists asked to avoid using State Highway 2 Papamoa Beach
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 12:56 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is asking Bay of Plenty motorists to avoid State Highway 2 near Papamoa or expect delays. More >>
‘Know before you go’ on the West Coast’s highways
Monday, 27 February 2017, 11:02 am | NZTA
West Coast drivers are being reminded on ways to ‘Know before you go’ to avoid travel delays and disruption as the annual road maintenance season gets underway slightly later than usual on the West Coast. “The wetter than usual summer has ... More >>
Two highway updates
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 10:45 am | NZTA
A serious crash one kilometre south of Shenandoah, State Highway 65, south of Murchison, the alternate state highway route between Picton and Christchurch, has closed the highway at that point this morning. More >>
Ramp signals at Waterview one way of optimising traffic flow
Sunday, 19 February 2017, 12:50 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says ramp signals are just one tool to optimise traffic flow and ensure the safe and smooth running of the entire Auckland motorway network. Ramp signals similar to those already operating where State Highway 20 joins State Highway ... More >>
Rimutaka Hill Road open following diesel spill
Saturday, 18 February 2017, 3:19 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Rimutaka Hill Road, State Highway 2, re-opened in both directions just before 1pm today. This follows a diesel spill earlier this morning. Contractors have cleared the spill, but motorists are ... More >>
Rimutaka Hill Road closed due to diesel spill
Saturday, 18 February 2017, 11:36 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that due to a diesel spill, the Rimutaka Hill Road, State Highway 2, is currently closed in both directions. Contractors are on site, and the road will be opened again as soon as it is safe to do so. More >>
Morven crash update: highway closure extended
Friday, 17 February 2017, 3:22 pm | NZTA
The serious crash between two vehicles at Morven, between Timaru and Oamaru, is keeping the highway closed until around 6 pm tonight. More >>
Overnight motorway closures 19 February – 25 February
Friday, 17 February 2017, 12:21 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, 24 February ... More >>
Serious road crash Morven, north of Waitaki River
Friday, 17 February 2017, 12:19 pm | NZTA
A serious crash between two vehicles at Morven, between Timaru and Oamaru, has closed State Highway 1 this morning just after 10 am. A detour is in place. More >>
Funding approved to minimise impact of dust on unsealed road
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 2:15 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is supporting Whangarei District Council to seal an additional 2.5km of roads to address health concerns caused by dust from forest logging traffic. The Transport Agency and Whangarei District Council will jointly fund extensions ... More >>
Transport Agency welcomes Northern Corridor decision
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 1:02 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency has welcomed the decision to refer the applications for the Northern Corridor Improvements project to a Board of Inquiry, saying it is an exciting milestone for improving Auckland’s transport connections. More >>
East West Link transport project to be considered
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 12:59 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency has welcomed a Ministerial decision to refer its application for designation and resource consents for the East West Link project to a Board of Inquiry. More >>
