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Safer Speeds On SH1 Pukenui To Kaitaia
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 10:31 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Following approval from the Director of Land Transport last month , new permanent speed limit changes came into effect yesterday on short sections of State Highway 1 between Pukenui and Kaitaia. This includes permanent speed limit changes to 5 short ... More >>
Take Extra Care On The Auckland Harbour Bridge This Afternoon
Monday, 4 March 2024, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Drivers in Auckland will need to take extra care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this afternoon (Monday 4 March) with heavy wind gusts predicted between 4pm and 6pm. It is likely that speed limits may be reduced and some lanes on the bridge may close ... More >>
Rock Scaling Next Week Lewis Pass And Later In March Arthur’s Pass
Friday, 1 March 2024, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Drivers on the Lewis Pass (SH7) route between the West Coast/ Nelson and Canterbury need to build in extra time to their journeys next week. Rock scaling (removal of loose rocks) between Waipara and Boyle River will cause 30-minute delays Tuesday ... More >>
Keeping Traffic Moving Through State Highway 1 Te Hana Resurfacing Works
Friday, 1 March 2024, 11:18 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Resurfacing work resumes on State Highway 1 at Te Hana from Sunday night 3 March with traffic management in place to ensure two-way traffic can still move through the site. “NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has worked with our contractors Fulton ... More >>
Christchurch To Picton, SH1, Extra Hour Needed, Multiple Work Sites
Friday, 1 March 2024, 10:15 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
With the end of the summer highway maintenance and sealing season, there are some higher impact delays coming up on SH1 linking Picton and Christchurch next week, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Tuesday and Thursday, 5 and 7 March, ... More >>
Paparoa Oakleigh Road Closed, Other SH1 Brynderwyn Detour Routes Open
Monday, 26 February 2024, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Director Regional Relationships Steve Mutton is assuring motorists and the Paparoa Oakleigh community that NZTA is working hard to support the Northland network following a logging truck rolling on Paparoa Oakleigh ... More >>
Detour Routes And Dates Confirmed For Upcoming SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Closure
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Ahead of the upcoming closure of State Highway 1 (SH1) Brynderwyn Hills for critical restoration work, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has been working with our partners to ensure detour routes are as safe and as high quality as possible for ... More >>
Waitangi Day Heralds Major Races Around The Te Wai Pounamu - Invercargill, Westport, Otira Gorge
Saturday, 3 February 2024, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
With Waitangi Day ahead on Tuesday and many people taking Monday, 5 February also as a holiday, South Island drivers should be ready for busy highways on key routes, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). • The NZTA holiday journeys hotspots ... More >>
Heavy Wind Expected On Auckland Harbour Bridge Tonight And Tomorrow
Friday, 2 February 2024, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising road users that strong winds are predicted on the Auckland Harbour Bridge from 6pm to 9pm tonight (Friday 2 February). Wind gusts could briefly reach 75-80km/h, which could trigger speed reductions and/or ... More >>
Plan Ahead For Tram Road Off-ramp Improvements
Monday, 29 January 2024, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising drivers to plan ahead for closures of the SH1 Tram Road off-ramp between Christchurch and Kaiapoi. The closures will allow contractors to complete a range of safety improvements at the off-ramp, making ... More >>
Plan Ahead For Upcoming Closures Of SH6
Monday, 29 January 2024, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising drivers to plan ahead for upcoming closures of a section of SH6 from the Cromwell side of the Kawarau River Bridge, for 1.2km towards Gibbston. This section of SH6 will be closed for essential resurfacing ... More >>
Upcoming Maintenance On SH2 Between Rimu Road And Irish Road
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 11:23 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists of upcoming maintenance on State Highway 2 (SH2) between Rimu Road and Irish Road from Sunday 11 February to Monday 11 March. This is to repair a potentially hazardous slip outside Max Birt ... More >>
Mount Festival Of Multisport: Travel Delays Expected As Thousands Compete
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 9:54 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Athletes from all over the country and beyond will compete in the iconic Mount Festival of Multisport this Saturday, 20 January 2024. Residents are advised to plan ahead to avoid travel delays in Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui. Several road closures will ... More >>
Drivers Expect Delays On SH20 Puhinui Road And Cavendish Drive
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising road users to expect delays on SH20 between Puhinui Road and Cavendish Drive. Due to a serious crash, the northbound Cavendish Drive on-ramp is closed, as well as the southbound service road between ... More >>
Heading Away? Top Tips For A Safe And Stress-free Summer Road Trip
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 9:33 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
With Aucklanders already ditching the city to hit the beach, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is encouraging people to plan ahead for their summer road trips. This is easily done with the popular online holiday journeys traffic prediction tool ... More >>
Dates Confirmed For SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Closure
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Working together with stakeholders and the community, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has made a decision about timing for the closure of State Highway 1 (SH1) Brynderwyn Hills. This critical work will restore the road for the short to medium ... More >>
Otira Gorge, SH73, Paving Project Completed In Good Time
Friday, 15 December 2023, 11:11 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The re-surfacing/ asphalting renewal in the Otira Gorge was completed yesterday, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). “This is excellent news for West Coasters ahead of Christmas and everyone who relies upon the Arthur’s Pass link between ... More >>
Expect Delays On SH1 Between Papakura And Takanini
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi is advising road users that due to a truck breakdown there is heavy congestion on State Highway 1 northbound between Papakura and Takanini. Traffic is still able to use two lanes however motorists can expect delays past Drury. ... More >>
SH1 North Of Kaikoura Closed Following Serious Crash
Friday, 8 December 2023, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising that SH1 is closed in both directions north of Kaikoura, following a serious crash earlier this afternoon. The road may remain closed for several hours. Northbound road users departing Christchurch are ... More >>
Network Returning To Normal With Protests Drawing To A Close
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 10:28 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The state highway network is largely returning to normal following the conclusion of protest action this morning. NZ Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi and Auckland Transport thanks road users for heeding advice to plan their journey and travel outside of ... More >>
