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SH35 on the East Cape CLOSED at Ruakokore

Thursday, 3 March 2016, 9:36 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 35 on the East Cape is CLOSED at Ruakokore as trees have come down and are blocking both lanes of the road. More >>

Major roadworks on SH30A Rotorua this weekend

Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 2:08 pm | NZTA

Work on a major reseal of SH30A in Rotorua gets underway this weekend and motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time to get around the city. More >>

Section of SH36 between Tauranga and Rotorua closed

Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 9:12 am | NZTA

March 2 2016 9am Section of SH36 between Tauranga and Rotorua is CLOSED after crash More >>

Motorists urged to plan ahead for off-ramp closure

Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 4:29 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists they won’t be able to exit Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway (SH16) westbound at St Lukes this weekend, as work continues towards completing projects which are part of the Western Ring Route. The westbound ... More >>

New measure to benefit commuters coming into Christchurch

Friday, 26 February 2016, 4:05 pm | NZTA

Early morning motorists travelling southbound on Christchurch’s Northern Motorway at reduced speeds are having 35 to 45 seconds added to their journey time from south of Ohoka Road to Dickey’s Road for the benefit of all commuters, says the NZ Transport ... More >>

NZTA Weekly Traffic Bulletin 28 February – 5 March 2016

Friday, 26 February 2016, 3:29 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 March ... More >>

Diversions for southbound traffic on toll road

Thursday, 25 February 2016, 5:00 pm | NZTA

Diversions will be in place for southbound traffic through the Northern Gateway Toll Road (State Highway 1) next week (29 February and 1 March) while safety and traffic information signs at the Johnstone Hill Tunnels are painted and cleaned. ... More >>

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

Thursday, 25 February 2016, 11:56 am | NZTA

There will be significant changes to a section of Great North Road at Waterview next week that will affect all road users – drivers, cyclists and walkers, as work continues towards completing the Waterview Connection project. More >>

Whangarei road works affecting SH1

Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 2:07 pm | NZTA

Roadworks scheduled to take place this weekend on the Kamo Bypass (State Highway 1) have been postponed due to forecast bad weather. The Kamo Bypass was to be closed to all traffic this weekend so contractors could do work to create a smoother journey ... More >>

Changes on Johns Road, Christchurch

Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 10:10 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is urging Christchurch drivers to be aware of changes on Johns Road, State Highway 1, from the Groynes to Sawyers Arms Road roundabout at the end of this week. The changes, which are permanent and part of the wider upgrade ... More >>

Weekly Traffic Bulletin 21 February – 27 February 2016

Friday, 19 February 2016, 1:41 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, 26 February ... More >>

Design starts soon on Southland’s Edendale bypass

Friday, 19 February 2016, 1:21 pm | NZTA

Design will start later this year on the realignment of State Highway 1 to the north-west side of the Fonterra site in Edendale, Southland, bypassing the Edendale community. More >>

Rain easing on West Coast

Friday, 19 February 2016, 10:44 am | NZTA

Conditions on West Coast and Buller highways should improve today with rain forecast to ease mid-morning in South Westland and lunch time in the Buller. More >>

Avoid car travel or expect delays tomorrow

Thursday, 18 February 2016, 2:12 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency says Auckland motorists should ditch their cars tomorrow to help ease the expected pressure on the motorway network due to bus drivers industrial action. “Many people who usually take the bus to work may get in their cars instead ... More >>

Heavy Rainfall at Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers

Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 11:36 am | NZTA

NZ Transport Agency road crews are working hard to keep State Highway 6 south of Hokitika to the Glaciers open as the rain buckets down and is not anticipated to slow for 24 hours. More >>

Beaumont Bridge night closures in March, open on the hour

Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 2:21 pm | NZTA

Bridge strengthening work on the Beaumont Bridge, which spans the Clutha River on State Highway 8, will require it to be closed for up to ten nights, with hourly traffic openings, early to mid-March. More >>

Patience called for over variable speed limits

Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 12:53 pm | NZTA

The first week of operation of the new variable speed limits on Christchurch's Northern Motorway had minimal impact on travel times during the morning peak congestion. More >>

Safety and maintenance work will disrupt toll road traffic

Monday, 15 February 2016, 1:06 pm | NZTA

There will be some disruption for drivers on the Northern Gateway Toll Road (State Highway 1) next week (22 February – 25 February) because of important maintenance and safety work inside the Johnstone Hill Tunnels. The NZ Transport Agency says the ... More >>

Overnight motorway closures 14 – 20 February 2016

Friday, 12 February 2016, 4:01 pm | NZTA

TRAFFIC BULLETIN 12 February 2016 | AUCKLAND Overnight motorway closures 14 – 20 February 2016 The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work ... More >>

Diversion for Victoria Park Tunnel traffic

Friday, 12 February 2016, 3:08 pm | NZTA

The Victoria Park Tunnel (State Highway 1) will be closed to all traffic for several nights next week while important maintenance and safety work is carried out. The NZ Transport Agency says traffic which usually uses the tunnel will still be able ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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