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Last South Canterbury Closed Highway Reopens
Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 6:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The last section of South Canterbury’s highway network covered in snow and ice from yesterday’s storm has now reopened (just after 5 pm). The Waka Kotahi South Canterbury highway team had three plough trucks and two graders working from Military ... More >>
Many Highways And Local Roads Closed Canterbury, West Coast, Lindis Pass Into Otago And Marlborough
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 4:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Heavy rain, snow and gale-force winds continue to keep key routes closed across the South Island/ Te Waipounamu this afternoon heading into the night. Contractors are making every effort to reopen these roads and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency ... More >>
Prepare For Possible Harbour Bridge Closures
Monday, 11 July 2022, 7:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi advises motorists that a strong wind warning has been issued for Auckland that may result in closures of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Metservice is predicting wind gusts that could reach 100-110km/h, between 2am-9am tomorrow morning (Tuesday ... More >>
Hazardous Driving Conditions For School Holiday Travellers - Drive With Care
Monday, 11 July 2022, 4:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency
There are multiple road snowfall, wind, surface flooding and rain warnings across the South Island/Te Waipounamu for Tuesday this week (12 July). Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking people to drive to the conditions and be prepared for some disruption ... More >>
WAKA KOTAHI Southland Highway Update: SH 94 Te Anau To Milford, Snow, 386758
Saturday, 18 June 2022, 1:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The Milford Sound Piopiotahi highway, SH94, has reopened but care is required: Snow clearing will be ongoing over the next few days. Roads will be icy and gritted. Please drive with extreme caution. More >>
West Coast Routes: Upper Buller Gorge At Lyell, SH6, Reopens, Meybille Bay Route, SH6, Remains Closed
Saturday, 18 June 2022, 1:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The main Upper Buller Gorge route into Westport at Lyell, SH6, reopened early this afternoon. It had been closed for several days after torrential rain set off a major slip overflowing onto the road, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Murchison to ... More >>
Severe Winds Continue To Impact Travel
Monday, 13 June 2022, 7:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists of ongoing disruptions to travel in and around Auckland this evening, with severe winds and heavy rain continuing to affect the city. A severe wind watch remains in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and wind ... More >>
Severe Weather Likely To Disrupt Travel In Auckland – Plan Ahead
Sunday, 12 June 2022, 7:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists of potential disruptions to travel in Auckland, with a severe wind watch in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge and a severe thunderstorm watch in place for the Auckland region. Metservice forecasts wind gusts could reach ... More >>
Momentum Builds As Penlink Partners Put Pen To Paper
Friday, 10 June 2022, 5:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency today announced the successful construction partners for delivering Penlink, a new two-lane, proposed toll road in North Auckland. HEB, Fulton Hogan, Aurecon and Tonkin + Taylor gathered today with Waka Kotahi to formally ... More >>
Severe Weather Set To Make Driving Conditions Hazardous
Sunday, 29 May 2022, 5:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi advises that driving conditions will become hazardous this evening with strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms set to hit Auckland. Metservice has issued the severe weather warning for Auckland, which is expected between 6pm tonight (Sunday) ... More >>
Roundabout Puts SH22 On The Road To A Safer Future
Friday, 27 May 2022, 5:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH22 roundabout as of May 2022. Safety improvements have come full circle on SH22, with a notorious intersection known for risky manoeuvres and crashes replaced with a $16.4 million roundabout. The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency project, saw the ... More >>
First Stage Of Ara Tūhono - Pūhoi To Warkworth Opened With A Blessing
Monday, 23 May 2022, 5:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Those at the blessing on the Arawhiti ki Ōkahu viaduct On Friday 20 May, Waka Kotahi joined our partners Hōkai Nuku to bless the Arawhiti ki Ōkahu viaduct and artworks as part of opening the southern connection of Ara Tūhono which will give drivers ... More >>
Motorway Maintenance And Pūhoi To Warkworth Traffic Switch Being Co-ordinated To Make Life Easier For Drivers
Wednesday, 18 May 2022, 8:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi’s Auckland System Management Alliance is teaming up with the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway project team to co-ordinate a traffic switch near the Johnstone Hill Tunnels with a scheduled overnight motorway maintenance closure on Sunday 22 ... More >>
Community Asked To Transport Their Thoughts To The Future
Friday, 13 May 2022, 5:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Auckland’s North West community are being asked to transport their thoughts to the future and provide feedback on long-term transport plans for the high-growth area. Te Tupu Ngātahi Supporting Growth , a collaborative alliance between Waka ... More >>
Te Kāuru O Taumārere - More Than A Turning Point
Friday, 13 May 2022, 4:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A once notorious intersection known for near misses and dangerous manoeuvres has been given a second chance at making a first impression. Today the SH1/SH11 Kawakawa intersection improvements project formally concluded with the unveiling of a series ... More >>
Moving Ahead With Mass Rapid Transit Legacy Project Across The Waitematā Harbour
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 4:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is moving into an important new phase on its key city-shaping transport project to move people across Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour via a mass rapid transit connection. The Additional Waitematā Harbour Connections ... More >>
Ara Tūhono - Pūhoi To Warkworth Motorway Opening Next Year
Friday, 6 May 2022, 3:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is working together with the Pūhoi to Warkworth project partners, Northern Express Group (NX2), and its subcontractor, Fletcher/ Acciona Joint Venture, to confirm a new 2023 opening date for the motorway. The 18.5-kilometre ... More >>
Traffic Hotspots Expected To Be Heavy This Afternoon
Monday, 25 April 2022, 5:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is expecting traffic in and out of Northland and Auckland to be heavy this afternoon, as people travel home from long weekends, extended breaks and ANZAC Day commemorations. For those leaving Northland heading South on SH1, traffic is ... More >>
Northland’s Wet And Windy Weather Likely To Impact Traffic
Monday, 18 April 2022, 7:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kothi advises that the heavy rain and winds affecting Northland today will likely impact holiday traffic, causing further delays. MetService has issued a severe weather warning for Northland, that includes heavy rain and downpours for 24 hours ... More >>
Don’t Get Caught On The Hop With Your Easter Travel
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 5:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency
If the Easter holiday weekend has caught you - and your travel plans - on the hop, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has you covered. National Journey Manager Helen Harris says Waka Kotahi has pulled together the key things to be aware of on state highways ... More >>
