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New Zealand Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 22]
Landmark new bridge connects communities across Motorway
Tuesday, 13 August 2019, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
A landmark new pedestrian bridge will be installed over Auckland’s Southern Motorway (SH1) later this month, connecting communities on both sides of the motorway and linking to a new 4.5 kilometres walking and cycling path between Papakura and Takanini. ... More >>
Haast Pass closure due to rockfall at Clarke Bluff
Tuesday, 13 August 2019, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Haast Pass closure due to large rockfall at Clarke Bluff, SH6 – highway closed all day Tuesday, next update midday Wednesday More >>
Further engagement about Auckland Harbour Bridge Shared Path
Friday, 9 August 2019, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is asking for more public feedback as it develops the design of the Auckland Harbour Bridge Shared Path for walking and cycling. This time we’d like to hear feedback more specifically about how the shared path will connect or ... More >>
Canterbury safer speeds consultation: Waikuku to Lineside Rd
Monday, 5 August 2019, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
MEDIA RELEASE 5 August 2019 Safer speeds proposed in North Canterbury, Waikuku to Lineside Road: formal consultation now sought More >>
South Island highways - Snow, wind, ice - Drive prepared
Friday, 2 August 2019, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Lower temperatures today and over the weekend mean that South Island drivers need to be aware of ice and black ice, particularly on bridge decks and shaded areas of the highway last to catch the sun. More >>
Canterbury snow update - routes to West Coast both reopened
Wednesday, 31 July 2019, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Both the Lewis Pass route (SH7) and SH73 via Porters Pass and Arthur’s Pass between the West Coast and Canterbury reopened after 11.30 am today. Heavy snow earlier today closed both routes before 9 am. “Crews have been working hard to clear these highways ... More >>
Making SH11 North Canterbury safer – public feedback welcome
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Flexible barriers in the middle of the road, new roundabouts, traffic lights at the Woodend School crossing and changes to speed limits are among ideas proposed to make a high-risk stretch of highway in North Canterbury safer. More >>
New safety campaign to raise awareness of drug driving harm
Monday, 22 July 2019, 8:24 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
New Zealanders are not openly talking about the harm caused by drug-driving, so personal stories will be shared daily to raise awareness of the human impact. More >>
One lane on south side of SH1 Brynderwyn Hills is closed
Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises that a north-bound lane on the south side of State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills has been closed due to issues with the retaining wall. The left lane has been cordoned off but vehicles can use the passing lane. ... More >>
Overnight tree removal on SH1 for Dome Valley Safety
Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises that contractors will be removing trees on State Highway 1 in the Dome Valley to prepare for safety improvements on this busy state highway. Tree felling is planned for this Sunday night 21 July on the corner of State ... More >>
New Barnes Dance crossings North Dunedin underway
Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 10:50 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Dunedin is about to get two more “Barnes Dance” pedestrian crossings. Barnes Dance crossings allow pedestrians to cross the road in all directions at once, including diagonally across intersections. A flashing counter allows people to see how many ... More >>
Safer speeds for Northland roads
Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is asking people what they think about the speed limits on three stretches of state highway in Northland as it strives to make the roads safer for everyone who uses them. The three roads that the Transport Agency is seeking ... More >>
Demolition of old Taipa Bridge in Northland is on track
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 10:17 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says demolition of the old one lane bridge at Taipa in Northland is going according to plan and should be finished next month. A new two lane bridge has been constructed next to the old bridge, and while half of the bridge opened ... More >>
Kauri tree planting celebrates completion of bridges
Friday, 5 July 2019, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Kauri seedlings were planted on a roadside embankment at Matakohe in Northland today to celebrate the completion of a project to construct two new bridges and a new 2.5km alignment of State Highway 12. More >>
Overnight repairs and roadworks on SH1 in Dome Valley update
Friday, 5 July 2019, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises there will be overnight works on State Highway 1 north of Warkworth, starting this Sunday to repair pot holes which have appeared along the state highway after heavy rainfall on Thursday. More >>
Waterview Connection scoops international architecture award
Monday, 24 June 2019, 9:10 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The Well-Connected Alliance and urban design and architect partners, Boffa Miskell and Warren and Mahoney, are thrilled to have received international recognition for the Waterview Connection project at the Los Angeles Business Council’s Architectural ... More >>
Repair of SH12 partial washout is completed
Thursday, 20 June 2019, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that work to repair a partial road washout on SH12 near Paparoa in Northland has been completed. The work realigned the road by approximately 1.5m to more stable ground after the shoulder subsided in heavy ... More >>
Ashley River/Rakahuri Bridge, SH1 – night closures coming
Friday, 14 June 2019, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers that the Ashley River/ Rakahuri Bridge on SH1 north of Waikuku, south of Amberley, will be closed at nights for essential repairs and strengthening work in a week’s time. • The first work period is from 8pm ... More >>
Call for community feedback on eight township plans
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 9:48 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people along Northland’s Twin Coast Discovery Route to drop in to our community information sessions to give feedback on the potential improvement options being proposed for their townships. The Transport Agency will ... More >>
Southbound lanes of Northern Motorway to close overnight
Wednesday, 12 June 2019, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises that the southbound lanes of the Northern Motorway (SH1) will be closed for maintenance work between the Silverdale interchange and Puhoi on Sunday night, 16 June. More >>
