NZTA - Latest News [Page 77]
State Highway 6 north of Haast closed
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 10:32 am | NZTA
Severe rain on the West Coast overnight has caused flooding and slips. The NZ Transport Agency closed State Highway 6 between Ross and Haast before 8 amtoday with an update around 10 am. “The highway is not likely to be open to a single lane this morning ... More >>
Expect long delays on SH1 south of Warkworth
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 10:29 am | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect long delays on State Highway 1 south of Warkworth for much of today. More >>
Safety improvements planned for State Highway 34
Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 3:51 pm | NZTA
A project to improve safety for road users on a stretch of rural State Highway 34 west of Te Teko to Kawerau will get underway at the end of this month. More >>
‘Know before you go’ and avoid road work queues this summer
Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 3:12 pm | NZTA
‘Know before you go’ to avoid travel delays and disruption is the message from the NZ Transport Agency, as the annual road maintenance season gets underway across Canterbury. More >>
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 >>
