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10 minute delays this weekend for Lyttelton-bound traffic

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising everyone who uses the Lyttelton Tunnel to anticipate ten minute delays this weekend for Lyttelton-bound traffic over three nights. More >>

Overnight motorway closures 15 – 22 April 2017

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 11:19 am | New Zealand Transport Agency

TRAFFIC BULLETIN 13 April 2017 | AUCKLAND Overnight motorway closures 15 – 22 April 2017 The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work ... More >>

SH1 Mangamuka Gorge and SH10 Kaeo closed

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 8:49 am | New Zealand Transport Agency

The Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Mangamuka Gorge State Highway 1 south of Kaitaia is currently closed due to a slip. More >>

Severe weather could close Auckland Harbour Bridge

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 8:46 am | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to plan ahead now for the possible closure of the Auckland Harbour Bridge if wind levels become strong later today. More >>

Take care on the roads during severe weather event

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to take the severe weather forecast into account when planning road trips over the next couple of days. More >>

Variable speed limit on State Highway 1 at Moeraki

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

Feedback is generally supportive of a proposed variable speed limit of 70km/h on the State Highway 1 (SH1) turnoff to Moeraki Boulders. More >>

Stay safe on the roads during severe weather event

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

With many areas across New Zealand expected to hit by severe weather over the next couple of days, the NZ Transport Agency is reminding all road users to take extra care. More >>

Safe driving over the Easter weekend

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

Traffic will be heavy on highways out of Christchurch and some parts of the South Island this weekend as people head off for Easter. The NZ Transport Agency is asking drivers to plan ahead to avoid delays and enjoy a safe trip. More >>

Expect a busy weekend on the roads

Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says state highways in Auckland and Northland will be particularly busy this Easter as the long weekend coincides with the start of school holidays. More >>

2-day closure SH1 south of Kaikoura from today 6 pm

Monday, 10 April 2017, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency will close State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura between Goose Bay and Peketa tonight at 6pm for emergency stabilisation work near the Paratitahi Tunnels. More >>

Progress Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 2

Friday, 7 April 2017, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

TRAFFIC BULLETIN 7 April 2017 | SOUTHERN REGION Progress Christchurch Southern Motorway Stage 2: changes Weedons Ross Road More >>

Major safety work underway soon, Dunedin’s Southern Motorway

Friday, 7 April 2017, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

Planning is well underway to enable a mid-year start to safety improvements on the Mornington Road to Mosgiel section of the Dunedin Southern Motorway. More >>

Changes to improve Greenlane roundabout

Friday, 7 April 2017, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

Changes to one of Auckland’s busiest motorway interchanges at Greenlane, are expected to make it safer and easier for motorists to use. More >>

Kaikoura’s Waiau/ Mt Lyford road open at first light

Friday, 7 April 2017, 10:29 am | New Zealand Transport Agency

The rain has abated in Kaikoura today and the inland road via Waiau and Mt Lyford is open again. Road crews, geotechnical and scaling teams have worked long hours in the past few days and the Transport Agency thanks the community for patience in ... More >>

Severe weather – Waikato and Bay of Plenty update

Friday, 7 April 2017, 9:09 am | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says some roads will be open to one lane but many closures will remain in place overnight in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. More >>

Resurfacing work on SH30 Te Ngae/Tarawera Rd roundabout

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

Motorists are advised to avoid using SH30 near the Te Ngae/Tarawera Rd roundabout in Rotorua, or allow extra time for their journeys while major resurfacing work is carried out this weekend. More >>

Severe weather – Waikato and Bay of Plenty update

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is urging people to take extra care on the roads and to check for the latest conditions before travelling with flooding, slips and wash outs affecting state highways across the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. More >>

Kaikoura road remains closed, drivers take care

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

All drivers are warned that conditions across the country mean they need to take care and build in extra time today. NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee Wright says: • Drive with patience, slow down – keep your speed down, stick to speed ... More >>

Kaikoura access: no access to town by road from 10pm 5/4/17

Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is closing the inland road (Route 70) to Kaikoura via Waiau and Mt Lyford from 10 pm tonight. Heavy rain has pushed flood levels at the temporary culverts at the Whale’s Back area to the maximum capacity and more rain is forecast ... More >>

Picton to Christchurch speed limit consultation underway

Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency

Consultation is underway on a proposal to convert a range of temporary lower speed limits introduced on the Picton to Christchurch alternate state highway route after the November 2016 earthquake to permanent limits. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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