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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 2]
Overnight Southbound Closures Of SH1 Western Hills Drive From Thursday
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 10:29 am | NZ Transport Agency
Due to the narrow width of the road, we need to close the southbound lanes to ensure there is enough room for construction vehicles and large machinery. More >>
Take Care, Strong Winds Forecast For Harbour Bridge From This Evening
Monday, 14 October 2024, 1:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge. More >>
Labour Weekend Closure For Newton Rd Westbound On-ramp
Monday, 14 October 2024, 11:09 am | NZ Transport Agency
Crews will be working continuously from 9pm on Friday 25 October to 5am on Tuesday 29 October. During this time, Newton Road westbound on-ramp will be closed, and people will need to use alternative on-ramps at St Lukes Road or Hobson Street. More >>
Overnight Closure Of SH1 Silverdale-Warkworth On Mon 21 Oct
Monday, 14 October 2024, 10:50 am | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi will be working with Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) and NZ Police to stage an emergency exercise in the Johnstones Hill Tunnel during this time. More >>
Reminder Of Upcoming Lane Closure - SH1 Otaika Road, Whangarei
Monday, 14 October 2024, 10:43 am | NZ Transport Agency
Prior to this, preparation work will occur on Thursday 17 October and Friday 18 October between 9am and 4pm under stop/go traffic control. More >>
Flooding Clean Up Over, Back To Highway Resealing Around Greater Dunedin, Coastal Otago
Friday, 11 October 2024, 12:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Highway Highlanders started delivering road reconstruction and resurfacing projects last month and work has now resumed after the recent floods, running through to March/April. As daylight hours increase, the warmer temperatures and dry air help new seals stick ... More >>
Serious Crash SH1 Bankside South Of Christchurch – SH1 Could Be Closed For Some Time
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 1:05 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The highway is closed between North Rakaia Road and Old South Road, but detours are in place for light and general access vehicles only. Motorcyclists should take care on the detour routes. More >>
West Coast Summer Highway Maintenance: Chocks Away
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 1:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Our crews – contractors and sub-contractors – have a tight schedule, working through extremely variable conditions over the summer. We all appreciate people building in extra time to reduce stress when the highways are getting busy, often with people ... More >>
Four Hour Closure Monday At Rock Shelter, SH73 Otira Gorge, Arthur's Pass, To Retrieve Digger
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 11:33 am | NZ Transport Agency
The digger has been removing accumulated rockfall over the past four weeks following rockfall onto the SH73 traffic lane, a key route between Canterbury and the West Coast. More >>
Spring Is Sprung, Flooding Is Abating, Summer Roadworks Programme Rolls Out In Southland
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 3:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency
We appreciate the patience of road users while we have had traffic management at these sites,” says Justin Reid, Maintenance Contract Manager for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) in Southland. More >>
Dunedin’s Port Chalmers Highway: More Material Than Expected, Large Boulders To Be Broken Up, Ongoing Delays SH88
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 10:38 am | NZ Transport Agency
Investigations are continuing at the Burkes slip site on SH88 to understand the extent of the damage to this section of highway. The road is currently under traffic lights - Stop/Go traffic management, with minor delays. More >>
Dunedin State Highway Update – Clean Up And Damage Assessment Under Way
Monday, 7 October 2024, 10:04 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZTA is also advising that SH87, which remains closed because of the flood, is expected to re-open this afternoon with a temporary road surface in place, however further investigations into a permanent fix are required. More >>
Motorists Urged To Drive With Caution This Morning Over Harbour Bridge
Monday, 7 October 2024, 9:26 am | NZ Transport Agency
Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18. More >>
Little Yellow Digger That Could Wraps Six Weeks Work Into Four Weeks In The Otira Gorge
Friday, 4 October 2024, 3:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
An additional bridge repair project on SH73, closer to Arthur’s Pass, which has caused delays overnight in the past week still has a few things to be completed. More >>
SH1 South Of Dunedin Closes, Evansdale To Palmerston North Of Dunedin Also Due To Flooding
Friday, 4 October 2024, 12:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency
In addition to the three highways closed earlier in Otago, three more areas of highway, two on SH1 flanking Dunedin, have closed due to flooding. More >>
Stay Off Roads Around Dunedin And Otago While Rain Continues Southern Regions
Friday, 4 October 2024, 11:04 am | NZ Transport Agency
State highway update Dunedin, Otago as rain continues, State of Emergency declared Dunedin More >>
Coastal Otago Highways Under Red Weather Warning - NZTA Urges People To Assess Their Travel Plans
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 5:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency
“Would be travellers on coastal Otago highways should stay up to date with Met Service, Emergency Management Otago, their local councils, and regularly check the NZTA’s Journey Planner. More >>
Heavy Rain Set For Northland And Auckland - Motorists Urged To Drive To The Conditions
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 11:53 am | NZ Transport Agency
Heavy rain increases the risk of slips, rockfalls, flooding and branches falling on the road and it is essential people drive to the conditions and be prepared for any hazards on the road. More >>
Rock Shelter Otira Gorge, SH73 – Confirmation Of Week Ahead, Work At McGrath Creek Bridge From Sunday Night
Friday, 27 September 2024, 11:20 am | NZ Transport Agency
“While we will continue to have delays for drivers of up to an hour weekdays, opening on the hour from 9 am to 5 pm, our crews are as flexible as they can be and drivers may well have minimal delays getting past the Rock Shelter,” says NZTA Maintenance ... More >>
Heavy Rain Warnings For Te Wai Pounamu/parts Of The West Coast And South Island
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 3:12 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Drivers need to be on the lookout, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
