New Zealand Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 21]
SH1 Auckland north-bound lanes overnight closures
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Auckland motorists are advised that north-bound lanes of the Northern Motorway (SH1) will be closed for maintenance on Tuesday night, 8 October. The north-bound lanes will be closed between Oteha Valley Road and Silverdale from 10pm until 5am, says ... More >>
Omoto slip near Greymouth, SH7, closes section of highway
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
An historically active slip between Greymouth and Stillwater at Omoto, which moved after weeks of wet weather in mid-August, has moved another 300 mm from 8 am today - Wednesday, 2 October. As a result, the Transport Agency has closed this section ... More >>
Speed review consultation starts Monday South Canterbury
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 9:52 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is currently identifying state highways where lower speed limits could make a big difference in preventing deaths and serious injuries, and where communities are calling for change. South Canterbury/ North Otago has two communities ... More >>
Construction of Waipapa Roundabout is under way
Tuesday, 1 October 2019, 10:03 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Work has started on a new roundabout and corridor improvements on SH10 at Waipapa to improve safety and support economic growth in the busy Northland town. More >>
Aoraki/Mt Cook marathon Saturday: fast runners, slow drivers
Tuesday, 1 October 2019, 9:29 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
While the marathon runners might be trying to break records, people in cars travelling to or from Aoraki/ Mt Cook this Saturday (5 October) need to take it slower than usual around marathon competitors and their support crews. Drivers should expect ... More >>
Barrier move on Brynderwyns under stop/go traffic control
Monday, 30 September 2019, 9:47 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises there will be temporary stop/go traffic control this morning on SH1 on the south side of the Brynderwyns Hills. Last week work began to repair a failed retaining wall on the northbound side of the road. Traffic was reduced ... More >>
State Highway 32 Western Bay Road opens to all traffic
Friday, 27 September 2019, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Both lanes on SH32 Western Bay Road is now open to all traffic following the closure of one lane due to a minor slip that occurred earlier in the month. The contractor has done a fantastic job to complete the repair work and safely reopen the lane in ... More >>
Half-hour delays late morning SH6, Nevis Bluff
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
People who drive between Cromwell and Queenstown should factor in some half-hour long, late morning delays at the Nevis Bluff starting Thursday this week. More >>
Delays at SH6, Nevis Bluff for rock blasting
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Half-hour delays late morning SH6, Nevis Bluff, for rock blasting – Thursday this week and two days next week More >>
SH1 north of Wellsford closed by crash. Expect delays
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 8:38 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises that a serious crash has closed State Highway 1 in the Topuni area, between Kaiwaka and Te Hana, north of Wellsford. More >>
Road renewals on Southland highways underway
Monday, 23 September 2019, 9:25 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
With spring bringing warmer weather, alongside comes the beginning of renewal works on Southland state highways by Highways South, for the NZ Transport Agency. These works include road reconstructions involving several layers of roading material and ... More >>
Central Otago highway works season getting closer
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
It may still feel like winter, a very mild one so far, but Aspiring Highways on behalf of the NZ Transport Agency has planning well underway for the spring and summer road works season. More >>
Traffic Bulletin: Kaikōura Hop gets underway
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
People travelling between Picton and Christchurch via SH1 will strike more traffic from Wednesday through this weekend as people travel to Kaikōura for the annual Hop car enthusiasts’ event. More >>
Rumours of heavy traffic in Otago this weekend
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 10:04 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Fleetwood Mac fans may be going their own way but all will be keen to have a trouble-free journey to Dunedin and home again. Fleetwood Mac’s South Island concert is on Saturday night, 21 September at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium. More >>
Motorway travel times returning to normal after truck crash
Monday, 2 September 2019, 8:45 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises that travel times on the Northern Motorway to the city are returning to normal after a truck crash earlier this morning closed most south-bound lanes across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. All lanes reopened at 7:20am ... More >>
Motorists advised to delay travel due to congestion on SH1
Monday, 2 September 2019, 8:18 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises that motorists delay non-essential travel to the city on the Northern Motorway until after the morning peak. Commuters are advised to use Northern Express buses as an alternative. A truck crash and fire at the base ... More >>
South-bound lanes reopen on Harbour Bridge, but expect delay
Monday, 2 September 2019, 8:14 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises that all south-bound lanes across the Auckland Harbour Bridge have reopened after a truck crashed and blocked most lanes earlier this morning. There is a 70 kph speed limit in lanes one and two because of diesel residue on the ... More >>
Night time roadworks on SH1 in Dome Valley - update
Friday, 30 August 2019, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises there will be night time road works in two locations on State Highway 1 south of Wellsford, starting Sunday night. More >>
Section 3 of Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive shared path complete
Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Transport are delighted that work to widen and improve the Orakei Basin Boardwalk is now finished. The upgrade of the boardwalk forms Section 3 of the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared Path. More >>
Night time roadworks for safety improvements on SH1 in Dome
Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 9:17 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises there will be night time road works on State Highway 1 south of Wellsford, starting Sunday night. More >>