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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 26]
O Mahurangi – Penlink To Fully Open In 2028
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 10:09 am | NZ Transport Agency
Regional Manager Transport Services Stephen Collett acknowledges that this delay will be frustrating to residents of Stillwater and Ara Wēiti, as well as all road users that wanted to use the road to access State Highway 1 earlier. More >>
State Highway 8 Reopened After Crash
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 2:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services were at the scene of the crash. While the closure has been lifted, motorists are being urged to watch their speeds and drive with extreme care. More >>
State Highway 8 Closed After Crash
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 11:31 am | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash. Road users are urged to avoid the area and to expect delays. Detours are suggested via State Highways 1 and 83. More >>
Lights On For SH22/Great South Road Intersection
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 4:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Regional Manager Transport Services, Stephen Collett says the signalisation of the intersection has been a necessary traffic mitigation ahead of future construction work on the SH1 Papakura to Drury project More >>
Strand Optimisation Project - Stage 2 To Begin Next Week
Friday, 13 June 2025, 6:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Most of the construction will be carried out from 7am - 5pm, Monday to Friday and will not affect traffic travelling along SH16 The Strand. However, there may be occasional shoulder closures. Pedestrians will still be able to walk along The Strand but there More >>
Urgent Repairs Underway On SH16 At Woodhill – Plan Ahead
Friday, 13 June 2025, 6:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The repairs are addressing a drop-out on the side of the highway and involve complex work due to the presence of high-pressure gas lines in the area. Before construction can begin, crews must carefully locate underground services to ensure safety. More >>
Road Closure For Lower Buller Gorge Culvert Replacement
Friday, 6 June 2025, 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A two-day road closure avoids extended traffic disruption over several weeks if the work was completed using traditional stop-go traffic management. The timing also ensures the work is completed ahead of the worst of the winter weather. More >>
State Highway 1 Closed Near Kaikōura After Serious Crash
Friday, 6 June 2025, 12:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services were called to the incident involving a truck and a pedestrian, near Peketā, about 9.20am. More >>
Upcoming SH16 Closure To Complete Bridge Stitching Milestone
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 1:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
After many months of construction, two new bridge structures, Kumeū No.2 Bridge and Berry Bridge will be joined to the original bridges in a process called 'stitching’. Whilst this work is completed, traffic will be detoured via Trigg Road heading south-west ... More >>
Road Closure And Delays Due To Culvert Replacement
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:56 am | NZ Transport Agency
The stretch of SH67 will be closed between 9am and 2pm on Wednesday 11 June so that contractors can do their work. The work is weather-dependent and may be postponed if the conditions require it. More >>
Traffic Delays Expected As Rock Cleared
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 1:37 pm | NZ Transport Agency
While two-way traffic will be available at all times, the right turn bay onto the bridge will be closed, meaning there may be delays for those travelling west past the bridge. More >>
Postponement To Road Closure For Lower Buller Gorge Culvert Replacement
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A two-day road closure avoids extended traffic disruption over several weeks if the work was completed using traditional stop-go traffic management. The timing also ensures the work is completed ahead of the worst of the winter weather. More >>
It’s Windy Out There! Caution Urged This Evening On Auckland Harbour Bridge
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 2:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The bridge will remain in 4x4 configuration during peak traffic tomorrow. However, under an amber alert, speed limits may be reduced and some lanes on the bridge may close. Under a red alert, we may close all lanes on the bridge. More >>
Lower Buller Gorge Culvert Replacement, SH6 – 48-hour Closure Coming Up
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 11:25 am | NZ Transport Agency
The timing for the two-day closure has been carefully considered – in between King’s Birthday weekend and the Matariki holiday – as well as before the worst of the winter weather typically sets in. More >>
SH11 Paihia Waterfront Repairs
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 2:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The detour is expected to add less than three minutes to travel times. During weekends and evenings, one lane is available to southbound traffic through the worksite with a reduced speed limit of 30km/h. More >>
New River Bridge, SH6, Repairs Investigation Underway Near Greymouth, Overnight Closure Mid-May
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 11:56 am | NZ Transport Agency
The bridge has suffered a slumped pier in recent months. The repair strategy investigation involves load testing the bridge, says Moira Whinham, Maintenance Contract Manager for NZTA on the West Coast. More >>
SH1 Mangamuka Gorge To Re-open From 2pm
Friday, 2 May 2025, 1:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
While the risk of major slips through the gorge has been significantly reduced by recently completed recovery works, the area remains susceptible to occasional, less severe slips due to the ground conditions in the Maungataniwha Range. More >>
NZTA Crews In Clean Up Mode Today, Akaroa Highway Remains Closed At This Stage
Friday, 2 May 2025, 11:22 am | NZ Transport Agency
Potholes and crews attending to potholes and slips will make for a slower journey around Canterbury highways today and into the weekend, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Slips and road dropouts have occurred all over the saturated road ... More >>
SH1 Mangamuka Gorge Expected To Reopen Tomorrow
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 2:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Contractors are continuing the clean-up of the slip site and removal of at-risk vegetation. More >>
Canterbury Storm Update - Strong Winds And Rain, Waikirikiri/Selwyn River Rising, Akaroa Highway Closed
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 11:13 am | NZ Transport Agency
All highways around South Canterbury remain open with up to 150mm of snow on Burkes Pass, around Tekapo and the highway into Aoraki/ Mt Cook overnight and this morning. Drivers should be prepared for poor visibility in the circumstances and travel later ... More >>
