NZTA - Latest News [Page 90]
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 >>
Waikato and Bay of Plenty road works
Friday, 12 February 2016, 2:55 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency advises Bay of Plenty and Waikato motorists to start their journey online and plan ahead to avoid delays as road works season ramps up. More >>
Kiwis jump on their bikes for national Go By Bike Day
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 11:07 am | NZTA
Kiwis jump on their bikes for national Go By Bike Day Tomorrow (Wednesday, 10 February 2016) is the national Go By Bike Day, and Kiwis across New Zealand are leaving their cars at home to cycle to work or school. Events will be taking place around the country ... More >>
Alice’s ‘heart’ makes last New Zealand journey
Friday, 5 February 2016, 3:11 pm | NZTA
Alice’s ‘heart’ – the main drive for the Tunnel Boring Machine has made its last New Zealand journey. More >>
Make your last long weekend getaway this summer safe
Friday, 5 February 2016, 12:30 pm | NZTA
5 February 20166 | NZ Transport Agency - Auckland Make your last long weekend getaway this summer safe and delay free More >>
All motorway access now open but traffic delays remain
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 2:21 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says all motorway access points are now open after some earlier closures due to protestors. However commuters should expect traffic delays and some diversions as they head home either into or out of the central city this ... More >>
Motorists advised to avoid Auckland’s central city
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 12:47 pm | NZTA
The NZ Transport Agency says the Fanshawe Street motorway offramp has been closed due to protestors with other streets in the central city also heavily congested. Delays and disruption to traffic is expected in other parts of the motorway and local ... More >>
