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ANZAC Day Observation This Coming Monday 26 April, Be Ready For Busy Roads
Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The roads around the South Island/Te Wai Pounamu are likely to be busy as we approach ANZAC weekend, says Tresca Forrester, Journey Manager for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “Many people will be away and travelling due to the school holidays, there ... More >>
New Beaumont Bridge Construction Start Expected This Spring
Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Work on a new bridge over the Clutha River at Beaumont, SH8, in the Clutha District, could be underway this spring. Background here: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/beaumont-bridge/ “Construction funding for the project is in place, and plans are well advanced ... More >>
Changes For North Shore Drivers Around SH18 Eastbound Off-ramp After Anzac Weekend
Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising North Shore drivers to get ready for big changes to how they travel on State Highway 18 (SH18) when a new eastbound off-ramp at Paul Matthews Road opens at 5am on Tuesday 27 April. The changes are necessary ... More >>
New Rail Bridge Taking Shape On Section 2 Of Glen Innes To Tāmaki Drive Shared Path
Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 9:10 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The team of Waka Kotahi contractors working on the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path made the most of an Easter exodus out of Auckland to transport and install 12 precast beams, on Section 2 of the project. A 400 tonne mobile crane, one of the ... More >>
Bridge Deck Taking Shape On Manukau Harbour Walking And Cycling Connection
Monday, 19 April 2021, 9:34 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The Old Māngere Bridge Replacement project, which will restore a vital walking and cycling connection across the Manukau Harbour, is one milestone closer to completion as work begins on the deck of the new bridge. The construction team has spent months ... More >>
Improved SH20B Route To The Airport Supports Clean Green Travel Options In Time For Trans-Tasman Travel
Friday, 16 April 2021, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The completion of improvements to State Highway 20B marks a significant milestone to support clean, green transport networks in southwest Auckland and will improve public transport options for getting to and from Auckland Airport. The State Highway ... More >>
Safety Improvements Coming For The Motueka Community
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is sharing its designs for safer intersections and pedestrian crossings through Motueka’s town centre with the local community, ahead of construction starting in July this year. With funding of $6.8 million as part ... More >>
New Section Of Dome Valley Safety Improvements Completed For Easter
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The installation of 2.2 kilometres of median and roadside barriers in the Dome Valley has been completed in time for the Easter long weekend. These safety improvements are part of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s delivery of the Road to Zero programme ... More >>
Plan Ahead For Safe Easter Holiday Travel On Northland Roads
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Auckland and Northland motorists are being asked to help make their Easter journeys safer and more enjoyable by using the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency holiday journey planner to plan ahead and avoid delays. The journey planner tool shows predicted ... More >>
Easter Traffic Hotspots And Advice For A Safe Journey This Weekend
Monday, 29 March 2021, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
With Easter Weekend at the end of this week, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reminds travellers to build in time this long weekend and get there and back again safely and enjoyably. “As the country was in Lockdown last year, we expect people will ... More >>
Call For Tenders: NZ Upgrade Programme, Ashburton Intersections
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 11:00 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is calling for tenders to construct two safer intersections at Walnut Avenue in Ashburton as part of the NZ Upgrade Programme. Ashburton is one of three growing rural town centres in Canterbury – as well as West Melton and ... More >>
New Lanes And Lower Speed On SH20B To Improve Travel Choices And Safety
Monday, 22 March 2021, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
A reduced speed limit and new priority lanes for buses and vehicles carrying three or more people are to be implemented on State Highway 20B after public consultation showed strong support for the changes. The changes will take effect in April 2021 ... More >>
Overnight closure of SH15 bridges for structural inspection
Wednesday, 17 March 2021, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that the Twin Bridges and the Awarua Bridge on State Highway 15 in Northland will be closed on two separate nights next week for technical inspections. More >>
Drop-in Session To Learn More About Plans For Tinwald's SH1 And Share Your Own Ideas
Friday, 12 March 2021, 10:34 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has a drop-in session planned for the week after next for people who use SH1 through Tinwald, Mid Canterbury. The drop-in session is for local people and regular State Highway 1 drivers to hear how Waka Kotahi is ... More >>
High Court Dismisses Appeals Against The East West Link Project
Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency welcomes a decision by the High Court in Auckland to dismiss two appeals against the route designations and resource consents for the East West Link transport project. In June 2020, the High Court heard appeals by Forest ... More >>
Full Weekend Closure Of SH1 Near Hikurangi For Road Repairs
Friday, 5 March 2021, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises there will be road repairs on State Highway 1 north of Hikurangi for nearly three weeks this month that will include a full weekend road closure and a 10 – 20 minute detour. The works on 300 metres of the highway ... More >>
Waka Kotahi Says No Immediate Plans For Auckland Harbour Bridge Vehicle Restrictions
Friday, 26 February 2021, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says there are no immediate plans for vehicle restrictions on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. If and when they are required at some time in the future, the restrictions will apply to heavy vehicles rather than general traffic, ... More >>
SH20B To Airport Closed For A Weekend Of Day And Night Work
Wednesday, 24 February 2021, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 20B in Auckland will be closed over the weekend to progress safety improvement and road widening work. The road is a busy arterial route to the airport and will be closed to through traffic ... More >>
Know The Road Rules For New Northland Roundabouts
Monday, 22 February 2021, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
New roundabouts in Northland are working to improve safety and ease congestion, but motorists are advised to check they know the road rules for using the new layouts. Three new roundabouts became operational in Northland before Christmas – at Waipapa ... More >>
Community Events For Whangārei To Port Marsden Highway Project
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Whangarei residents are invited to the first community information days for the Whangārei to Port Marsden Highway project. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be hosting several public events later this month where people will be able to learn ... More >>
