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Two lanes in peak remain for remainder of Raumati works

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 12:41 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the next stage of the Raumati Straights Upgrade is due to begin early next week. Two lanes will continue to be open during peak hours on State Highway 1 between Mackays Crossing and Raumati for the remainder ... More >>

Delays on SH2 between Gisborne and Opotiki due to large slip

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 10:15 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency says a helicopter carrying a monsoon bucket will drop thousands of litres of water above State Highway 2 (SH2) in the Waioeka Gorge today to help clear a major slip that is blocking most of the road. More >>

Maintenance works scheduled for Nelson’s Rock Road cliffs

Monday, 13 June 2016, 11:41 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency’s regular inspections of Nelson’s Rocks Road cliff face has identified new areas for maintenance with specialist contractors scheduled to begin work on 15 and 16 June. More >>

$1M safety boost for high-risk state highways

Monday, 13 June 2016, 9:41 am | NZTA

State highways around Rotorua will get a $1 million safety boost this month. More >>

Check road conditions for safe winter journeys

Friday, 10 June 2016, 2:54 pm | NZTA

With winter weather starting to settle in motorists are reminded to adjust their driving to keep themselves and other road users safe as we head into the most treacherous months for driving. More >>

Winter journeys – are you prepared?

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 4:18 pm | NZTA

Driving on parts of our highways during the winter months can be treacherous, says NZ Transport Agency Canterbury/ West Coast Journey Manager Lee Wright. More >>

NZ Transport Agency contractors out in force

Tuesday, 7 June 2016, 1:58 pm | NZTA

Transport Agency contractors will be back on Bay of Plenty roads from today following a long weekend roadworks moratorium, and motorists are urged to plan ahead to avoid delays More >>

Remutaka Pass sign installed

Friday, 3 June 2016, 5:07 pm | NZTA

Following a New Zealand Geographic Board decision to assign the name ‘Remutaka Pass’ to a previously unnamed pass, the NZ Transport Agency has placed a new sign at the car park at the top of the pass at on State Highway 2 between Upper Hutt and ... More >>

Dunedin’s Northern Motorway gains weather station

Friday, 3 June 2016, 3:48 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency has funded the installation of a weather station and webcam at Dunedin’s northern motorway’s highest point, the Leith Saddle. The solar-powered station is being maintained by the MetService under a partnership agreement, said ... More >>

NZTA Traffic Bulletin

Friday, 3 June 2016, 11:39 am | NZTA

3 June 2016 | AUCKLAND Overnight motorway closures 5 June – 11 June 2016 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 ... More >>

Check out Highway Hotspots to avoid delays Queen’s Birthday

Thursday, 2 June 2016, 11:56 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is urging people heading away for the long weekend to plan ahead and avoid delays by checking out the Highway Hotspots information for Queen’s Birthday Weekend, available on a new interactive map at www.nzta.govt.nz/hotspots ... More >>

Snow falling around South Island – carry chains

Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 4:50 pm | NZTA

Snow has been falling steadily on State Highway 73, Porters Pass, between Springfield and Arthurs Pass in Canterbury this afternoon. Between 10 and 15 cm was forecast. More >>

Delays on Bay of Plenty state highways

Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 11:41 am | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising Bay of Plenty motorists to start their journey online and plan ahead to avoid delays. More >>

Strong attendance at workshops to reduce truck rollovers

Friday, 27 May 2016, 2:43 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is teaming up with the Road Transport Forum to reduce the number of heavy vehicle roll-overs in Northland. More >>

NZTA Weekly Traffic Bulletin - 29 May – 4 June 2016

Friday, 27 May 2016, 1:23 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, 3 June ... More >>

Work overnight this Saturday Bealey Bridge Upper Waimakariri

Thursday, 26 May 2016, 11:52 am | NZTA

Final repairs on the Bealey Bridge in the Upper Waimakariri Valley, State Highway 73 between the West Coast and Canterbury, will involve a full night closure from 8 pm Saturday, 28 May through to 6am, Sunday 29 May. More >>

Christchurch’s Northern Motorway expect delays

Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 1:07 pm | NZTA

People who drive in and out of Christchurch via the Northern Motorway between Pineacres and Lineside Road should build in extra time tomorrow and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. More >>

Lyttelton Tunnel night work Thursday 19 May, 2016

Monday, 16 May 2016, 4:01 pm | NZTA

NZ Transport Agency contractors are cleaning the Lyttelton Tunnel this Thursday night, 19 May, 8 pm through to Friday morning, 20 May, 6 am. More >>

Further traffic to be moved onto newly realigned road

Monday, 16 May 2016, 2:54 pm | NZTA

Traffic will be moved onto another newly realigned section of State Highway One on the Brynderwyn Hills this week. The NZ Transport Agency says the project to improve safety and resilience in the area is progressing well and the road is nearly complete ... More >>

State Highway 1 Dome Valley closed in both directions

Friday, 13 May 2016, 2:50 pm | NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that a serious crash has closed State Highway 1 in both directions between Warkworth and Wellsford. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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