NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 4]
Rock Shelter, SH73, Roof Clearing Starts Next Week Weather Permitting – Changes To Open Hours For Otira Travellers
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will begin clearing the SH73 Rock Shelter roof from Monday, 9 September, involving a change in the hours the road will be open. More >>
Consultation On Higher Speed Limit Addington To Rolleston/Christchurch Southern Motorway Starts Today
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The speed change for the Christchurch Southern Motorway (SH76 and SH1) would apply from east of the Curletts Road, Addington interchange to west of Weedons Road interchange in Rolleston. More >>
Consultation Now Open For Proposed 110 Km/h Speed Limit On Northern Motorway From Orewa To Warkworth
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:39 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is proposing new speed limits on Auckland’s SH1 Northern Gateway Toll Road and Ara Tūhono - Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway. More >>
SH73 Arthur’s Pass Route Openings This Week Ahead Of Work At The Rock Shelter
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:31 am | NZ Transport Agency
The highway between Arthur’s Pass and Otira, on SH73, will remain open daily from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Sunday, subject to inspections at the Rockfall Shelter and weather conditions. More >>
Snow And Highway Closure Update Across The South Island Te Wai Pounamu
Friday, 13 September 2024, 11:31 am | NZ Transport Agency
Snow has closed SH80, the only access into Mt Cook/Aoraki this morning. More >>
Snow And Heavy Rain Over Central And Southern Te Wai Pounamu/the South Island From Tonight
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency
With heavy rain followed by snow forecast for Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Districts overnight Thursday, Canterbury and West Coast travellers also need to be prepared for the rain and snow on Friday, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). ... More >>
Update: Crash Closes All Northbound Lanes SH1 Bombay To Ramarama - Motorists Urged To Delay Travel
Monday, 26 August 2024, 3:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Lane closures are likely to be in place into this evening. Motorists are urged to delay their travel if possible or expect significant delays. More >>
Arthur’s Pass To Otira Highway Night Closures
Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The rockfall onto the highway started on Tuesday last week, but has continued to release material throughout the week, requiring continued close monitoring and closures. More >>
Crash Closes All Northbound Lanes SH1 Bombay To Ramarama - Motorists Urged To Delay Travel
Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi recommends that people delay their travel if possible, avoid the area and use another route. More >>
All New Lanes Open On SH1 As Part Of Papakura To Drury Project
Friday, 23 August 2024, 2:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The new third northbound lane was opened on Monday 12 August and the new third southbound lane was scheduled to open on Monday next week, however a great effort from the team over the past few weeks meant all lanes were able to open early this morning, ahead ... More >>
Arthur's Pass To Otira SH73 Closed Due To Rockfall, Could Last For Some Time, Take Lewis Pass Route Instead
Friday, 23 August 2024, 11:47 am | NZ Transport Agency
The SH73 route between the West Coast and Canterbury was closed around 1 am this morning when heavy rain brought more rocks and material onto the highway at the western side of the Rock Shelter, near the Otira viaduct. More >>
SH73 Reopens Otira Gorge After Earlier Rock Spill
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 4:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Photo/Supplied Rocks amid melting snow spilling off the SH73 Rock Shelter in the Otira Gorge caused a short highway closure after 3 pm today, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The highway between Arthur’s Pass and Otira has now reopened ... More >>
SH73 Closed Due To Rock Spills Onto Highway At Rock Shelter
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 4:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Rocks spilling off the SH73 Rock Shelter in the Otira Gorge today after winter snow and rain in recent days means NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has closed a section of this highway this afternoon. More >>
Fast And Frequent Public Transport In The Northwest. Your Chance To Learn More
Monday, 19 August 2024, 10:55 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be out and about over the next few weeks to talk to West Aucklanders about the plan to build a busway alongside SH16 from Brigham Creek to the city centre. More >>
Forecast Strong Winds May Affect Auckland Harbour Bridge Traffic
Monday, 19 August 2024, 10:18 am | NZ Transport Agency
Motorists are reminded to drive to the conditions and pay attention to electronic message boards on the motorway. These will show if reduced speed limits, lane closures, or a full closure (depending on wind thresholds) are in place. More >>
Crash At Orari Bridge – SH79 Reopens Before Midday
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 12:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH79 at Orari Bridge has reopened after a serious crash earlier today, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Crash At Orari Bridge, South Canterbury – SH79 Closed While Police Investigate
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 10:21 am | NZ Transport Agency
A serious crash involving a truck and a car has closed SH79, the Orari Bridge, near Keen Road around 8.30 am today, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Selwyn District SH1 Drivers – Up To 30-minute Delays Monday And Wednesday Nights From Next Week At Bridge
Friday, 9 August 2024, 1:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The Selwyn River/Waikirikiri Bridge on SH1 between Rolleston and Dunsandel is having significant maintenance undertaken. The bridge needs to be lifted over the next few months to maintain the bridge’s structural integrity. This work will conclude maintenance ... More >>
Closure Of SH16 Southbound/citybound Onramp At Westgate
Monday, 5 August 2024, 3:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists of an upcoming temporary closure of the southbound (citybound) onramp of State Highway 16 (SH16) at Westgate – Fred Taylor Drive and Hobsonville Road. More >>
Snow Update South Island Highways, 9.00 Am, Wednesday
Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 9:14 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding all central and lower South Island drivers that for the remainder of this week, the severity of the colder daytime and overnight temperatures will pose an ongoing issue for ice across the network. More >>