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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 6]
“Town Of The Future” To Leap State Highway: Next Stage For Rolleston
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 6:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Dubbed the “Town of the Future” 50 years ago by then Prime Minister Norman Kirk, Rolleston, south of Christchurch, is about to take its next big leap into the future. As part of the Government’s NZ Upgrade Programme, around $125 million will be spent ... More >>
Christmas Facelift For Andy Bay Intersection
Monday, 5 December 2022, 6:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A key Dunedin intersection is getting a pre-Christmas facelift. The Andersons Bay/SH1 intersection will be excavated and new asphalt laid from this Sunday night (11 December) for four to six nights. “There will be two detour routes in place overnight while ... More >>
Ashburton Intersection Safer Thanks To New Traffic Signals And NZ Upgrade Funding
Friday, 18 November 2022, 7:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Ashburton’s new Walnut Ave traffic signals will be switched on tonight (Friday), marking two major milestones – the start of safer journeys through the Mid-Canterbury township and the completion of the ninth project in the Government’s NZ Upgrade ... More >>
Pre-Christmas Roadworks For Pūhoi To Warkworth Motorway Starting This Sunday
Friday, 18 November 2022, 4:58 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to be patient and follow detours as the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway team progress works before the project shutdown over the Christmas break. People travelling north of Auckland on ... More >>
Aucklanders’ Views Sought On Waitematā Harbour Connections
Sunday, 13 November 2022, 1:37 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Following the recent announcement to plan the next phases of Auckland’s expanding multi-modal and rapid transit transport network, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is undertaking a number of community events to gain local feedback on the most significant ... More >>
SH1 Mt Wellington Southbound On-ramp Closure This Sunday
Friday, 4 November 2022, 5:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency would like to advise of upcoming works on State Highway 1 (SH1) this Sunday 6 November between 9pm and 5am. The SH1 Mt Wellington southbound on-ramp will be closed during this time with a signposted detour in place. ... More >>
Ōtaki To North Of Levin Moves Forward With Key Consenting Milestone
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 7:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The Ōtaki to North of Levin new highway project has reached a key milestone this week, bringing a safer and more resilient SH1 route one step closer. This major project for the Horowhenua is part of the Government’s transformational NZ Upgrade Programme. ... More >>
Haast Highway, SH6 Work Next Week, Morning Full Closure Thursday Or Friday
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 7:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People who drive between Haast, on the West Coast, and Makarora, in Otago, part of SH6, need to factor in a morning’s closure next week. The highway will be closed between the two settlements all morning, 8 am to midday, Thursday, 10 November, says ... More >>
State Highway 6 Closes Between Rai Valley And Hira This Tuesday (1 November)
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 3:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Nelson/Marlborough residents and regular users of State Highway 6 are reminded that the highway closes between Hira and Rai Valley for emergency repairs this Tuesday, 1 November. The State Highway will be closed between Hira and Ronga Road near Rai ... More >>
Public Get Sneak Peek Of Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi To Warkworth
Saturday, 29 October 2022, 7:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Over 1300 people gathered at the Warkworth Showgrounds today to celebrate the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth project open day. The day-long event included an exclusive bus tour which traversed the project alignment south to north, allowing ... More >>
No Public Traffic Access Through State Highway 6 Repair Zones At The Top Of The South Island
Sunday, 23 October 2022, 3:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Residents and regular users of State Highway 6 are being reminded there will be no direct link for them to use between Hira and Rai Valley when emergency repairs begin next month. The State Highway will be closed between Hira and Ronga Road near ... More >>
Upcoming Maintenance Work Between Greenlane And Symonds Street On SH1
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 6:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that essential maintenance work will take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) northbound between Greenlane and Symonds Street over three nights on Sunday 16, Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 October between 11pm ... More >>
Southland’s Summer Construction Season A Big One For Highways South
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 6:12 pm | NZ Transport Agency
As well as school holidays, daylight saving signals the start of the summer roadworks programme on Southland state highways. Highways South, on behalf of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, will be delivering road reconstruction and resurfacing projects ... More >>
TRAFFIC BULLETIN: SH16 (Te Atatū Road To Patiki Road) Lane To Reopen Next Week
Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 5:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
As part of planned work, a southbound lane closure from Te Atatū Road to Patiki Road has been in place since Friday 7 October. The traffic impact across the network has been more significant than predicted and Waka Kotahi apologises for ... More >>
Upcoming Road Closures For Essential Maintenance Work
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi advises motorists that essential maintenance work is scheduled to take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) southbound between Fanshawe Street and Greenlane interchange and on the Auckland Harbour Bridge over three nights on Sunday 9, Monday 10 and Tuesday ... More >>
Tākahe To Akaroa Road Relay, SH75 Section – Safety Risks Remained
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 5:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency declined the application for a temporary traffic management plan for the Tākahe to Akaroa road relay race this year due to significant safety concerns on SH75. “We could not let people run in traffic lanes on the main ... More >>
State Highway 6 To Reopen Between Blenheim And Nelson Tomorrow
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 7:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency
After an immense amount of work by contractors, the last closed section of State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson will reopen to traffic at one pm tomorrow (Wednesday, 21 August). The section over the Whangamoa Hill between Hira and Rai township was More >>
Nelson/Marlborough/Tasman State Highway Update
Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 5:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Weather warning: More bad weather is forecast for today. A heavy rain watch has been issued for Tasman, west of Motueka, and rain is expected for Nelson and Marlborough later today and overnight. This could affect roads across the upper South Island. ... More >>
Work Progressing To Assess SH1 Damage Through Mangamuka Gorge
Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 5:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A temporary track has been cut through this large slip at the southern end of the gorge. Work is progressing to assess the full extent of damage sustained on SH1 through the Mangamuka Gorge following this month’s torrential rainfall. Waka Kotahi contractors ... More >>
State Highway Status Update – Top Of The South
Sunday, 21 August 2022, 6:58 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closure of State Highway 6 through Rocks Road in Nelson is now set to remain in place until Tuesday. Mark Owen, Acting National Manager Maintenance and Operations, says assessments of the cliff face and the areas above it mean it is not safe to ... More >>
