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Harakeke Removal/relocation In Southland, New Homes Sought
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Highways South, on behalf of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, will be removing harakeke (New Zealand flax, Phormium tenax) from problematic areas across the Southland state highway network after Easter. The Southland state highway network has large pockets ... More >>
Review Of SH1 Dunedin Completed; Dunedin City Council Endorses Enhanced One-way Option
Monday, 27 March 2023, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
A review has been completed into the advantages and disadvantages of an enhanced Dunedin SH1 one-way system, building upon the existing one-way system, or a two-way alternative. The review was undertaken by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, working ... More >>
Upcoming Overnight Closures Between Warkworth And Wellsford
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Overnight closures are planned through Dome Valley next week to complete line marking and maintenance works. There will be a full road closure for five nights (weather dependent) between Sunday 26 March and Thursday 30 March from 9pm to 5am. This is ... More >>
Northern Corridor Improvements Project Completes Western Ring Route
Friday, 17 March 2023, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Aucklanders are one step closer to a more resilient state highway network as the direct link from State Highway 1 (SH1) to State Highway 18 (SH18) is set to open early next week. One of the final stages of the Northern Corridor Improvements project, ... More >>
Dunedin Highway Upgrade Between Ravensbourne And Roundabout Over Anniversary Weekend, SH88
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Dunedin drivers using SH88, the highway to and from Port Chalmers, need to build in some extra time for getting through the roundabout near the stadium this long weekend. Anzac Ave will be closed at the roundabout, which will be managed with traffic ... More >>
Reefton To Springs Junction, SH7, Four Nights Of Closures End Of March
Monday, 13 March 2023, 10:21 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The Rahu Saddle route, SH7, between Canterbury and the West Coast has four nights of closure coming at the end of March. The section of highway closing, including the Rahu Saddle, is between Reefton and Springs Junction. Up to four nights of routine ... More >>
Slip On SH73 Between Kumara And Jacksons – Detour Via Lake Brunner Road
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
A slip on a key West Coast/Canterbury route has closed SH73 west of Jacksons from before midday today, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “A local road detour is in place via Lake Brunner Road and Stillwater, turn-off near Jacksons from the ... More >>
Urgent Repair Works To SH1 Near Papakura Interchange This Evening
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will carry out urgent repair work on State Highway 1 (SH1) near Papakura (Beach Road) Interchange after a truck fire incident on the motorway early this morning. A full northbound closure with traffic management will ... More >>
South Canterbury Inland Route To Kurow, SH82, 50-minute Delays For Four Weeks From Monday, 6 March
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is starting four weeks of work this Monday 6 March rebuilding a 500-metre section of highway and doing drainage work through the Hakataramea area on SH82. The work area is between Station Peak and Kurow on the Hakataramea ... More >>
Unexpected Delays With Resurfacing Project Which Has Closed A Major Roundabout Near Invercargill
Monday, 20 February 2023, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
There has been a delay with progress completing roadworks at Lorneville roundabout at the intersection of state highways 6, 98 and 99 north of Invercargill, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. There was a major machinery breakdown late last week. ... More >>
Dual Lane Capacity At Loop Road On The Horizon: Stage 2 Construction Set To Begin
Monday, 20 February 2023, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Northlanders can expect to see more activity beside the Loop Road roundabout in the coming weeks as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency begins preparations for construction of Stage 2 of the Loop Road Safety Improvements project. Waka Kotahi has awarded ... More >>
Major Southland Highway Safety Work Around The Corner – Drivers Urged To Plan Ahead
Friday, 10 February 2023, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers to plan ahead as work gets underway from next week on three large safety improvement projects on Southland highways. The project locations are: SH6/98/99 Lorneville roundabout, Invercargill SH6 North ... More >>
Wind Warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that a strong wind watch is in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge today, with winds gusting 40-50km/h, strengthening this evening to 50-60km/h. Northeast wind gusts of 90km/h are also forecast tomorrow ... More >>
Overnight Work In Chertsey, SH1, Mid-Canterbury Next Week, Short Detour
Monday, 16 January 2023, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
People who drive through Mid Canterbury after 7 pm at night and before 6 am will face a short detour route at Chertsey, south of the Rakaia River, from Monday, 23 January, for up to five nights. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews are repairing ... More >>
Cyclone Hale: Heavy Rain And Wind Expected For North Island
Monday, 9 January 2023, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking people to take care and avoid unnecessary travel from tonight until Wednesday morning, with Cyclone Hale expected to bring heavy rain and severe gales to parts of the North Island. Acting National Manager ... More >>
Upcoming Summer Maintenance To Auckland Harbour Bridge
Monday, 9 January 2023, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is set to carry out essential maintenance to the Auckland Harbour Bridge from Tuesday 17 January to Thursday 23 March 2023. Lane restrictions will be in place over this time from Sundays to Thursdays from 10pm to 5am and over ... More >>
Beaumont Bridge Over The Christmas/New Year Period
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Otago travellers using SH8 to get to and from Central Otago over the holidays should have minimal delays at the Beaumont Bridge inland from Milton, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “We acknowledge that the traffic signals which control access ... More >>
Certainty For Christmas: Waka Kotahi Confirms Funding To Restore SH1 Mangamuka Gorge
Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 11:00 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Far North communities will have more certainty heading into the festive season, after weather events in August forced a critical link on State Highway 1 (SH1) to close. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is pleased to confirm it has secured $100m ... More >>
Walk It. Wheel It. Across The Auckland Harbour Bridge Next Year
Friday, 16 December 2022, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
People in Tāmaki Makaurau will have the chance next year to experience the Auckland Harbour Bridge as part of the city’s growing walking and cycling network, Waka Kotahi has confirmed today. Supported by Auckland Transport and Auckland Council, ... More >>
Upcoming Works On SH10 Near Awanui
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of upcoming works on State Highway 10, near Awanui on Monday 12 December, Thursday 16 and Friday 17 December and from Monday 19 to Tuesday 20 December, between 7:30am and 6:00pm. Work will predominately require ... More >>
