New Zealand Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 51]
Closure will add time for travel to Auckland airport
Friday, 5 December 2014, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency reminds drivers that the planned closure of Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway (State Highway 20) at Onehunga tomorrow night (Saturday, 6 December) will affect travel to and from Auckland International Airport. More >>
Route K road works start next week: expect minor delays
Friday, 5 December 2014, 11:46 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Motorists travelling towards Hamilton or Rotorua via Takitimu Drive and the Route K toll road this month are being urged to drive with extra care and expect minor delays, as contractors carry out major pavement repair works. More >>
Victoria Park Viaduct Upgrade: SH1 Closed January to March
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 11:36 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency will be upgrading the SH1 Victoria Park Viaduct with new LED lights and steel barriers this summer. Overnight work will start on Monday 5 January 2015 and is expected to be finished by Wednesday 18 March 2015. More >>
SH5 at Reporoa, between Rotorua and Taupo closed
Saturday, 29 November 2014, 10:10 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
SH5 at Reporoa, between Rotorua and Taupo closed after serious crash State Highway 5 (SH5) at Reporoa, between Rotorua and Taupo, is expected to be closed for several hours following a serious crash, the NZ Transport Agency says. More >>
Overnight Motorway Closures 30 Nov - 6 Dec 2014
Friday, 28 November 2014, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 5 December. ... More >>
SH2 Pekatahi Bridge, near Taneatu, closed December 1
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
27 November 2014 | NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty SH2 Pekatahi Bridge, near Taneatu, closed for maintenance December 1 A stretch of State Highway 2 (SH2) between Awakeri and Taneatua in the Bay of Plenty will be closed overnight ... More >>
On your bike: Over one million Kiwis to cycle into summer
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 11:43 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
On your bike: Over one million Kiwis to cycle into summer More Kiwis are embracing cycling as a favourite pastime, with new figures revealing that more than one million New Zealanders will be on their bikes as the New Zealand Transport Agency launches ... More >>
Stage 2 SH1 Ellerslie Widening Project gets underway
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Stage 2 SH1 Ellerslie Widening Project gets underway The NZ Transport Agency has kicked-off Stage 2 of the SH1 Ellerslie Widening Project which will see the construction of an additional northbound lane running from the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway on-ramp ... More >>
Traffic delays expected as Wainui Bridge work starts
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Motorists are advised to expect delays as work continues to strengthen Wainui Bridge, on State Highway 2 (SH2) south of Katikati this month. More >>
Greater Christchurch freight study reports released
Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
With freight volumes through Canterbury forecast to double in the next 30 years, planning is already well underway to improve capacity and efficiency on the existing transport infrastructure network to support freight demand. More >>
Work starts on Waitomo roundabout in January
Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Work on a roundabout that is set to improve safety in the Waitomo district will start in January, the NZ Transport Agency says. More >>
SH2 road closure: detours in place north of Tauranga
Friday, 7 November 2014, 9:50 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
A stretch of State Highway 2 (SH2) between Gill Lane and Munroe Road, north of Tauranga, will be closed to traffic at times during the next two weeks to allow contractors to widen and repair the road. More >>
Motorists warned of possible delays on Western Corridor
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 11:11 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Motorists are being warned of possible delays on State Highway 1 to the west of Christchurch this weekend as the asphalt top coat is laid on the third stage of the Western Corridor. More >>
Auckland up for walking and cycling gold
Thursday, 23 October 2014, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Gold medal Olympian cyclist Sarah Ulmer and Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade Brown will be recognising New Zealand’s champions for walking and cycling next week, when the winners of the national walking and cycling awards are announced on 29 October ... More >>
Stay safe on South Island roads this Labour Weekend
Wednesday, 22 October 2014, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Roads in Canterbury and the West Coast will be busy this Labour Day Weekend and the NZ Transport Agency says it will be working with the Police to keep traffic moving and families safe on their travels during the holiday break. More >>
Safe Speeds Will Make for Safe Labour Holiday
Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Roads in Northland and Auckland will be busy this Labour Day Weekend and the NZ Transport Agency says it will be working with the Police to keep traffic moving and families safe on their travels during the holiday break. More >>
Sheep to help Alice’s slippery slide at Waterview
Friday, 17 October 2014, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Some of New Zealand’s 30 million or so sheep are set to play a critical role in the next stage of the country’s largest roading project, the NZ Transport Agency’s $1.4b Waterview Connection in Auckland. More >>
Restrictions in place this weekend at Greville Road
Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
8 October 2014 | NZ Transport Agency - Auckland Restrictions in place this weekend at Greville Road The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers who use the Greville Road interchange on Auckland’s Northern Motorway (State Highway 1) about this weekend’s ... More >>
CMJ crash causes heavy congestion in central Auckland
Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says a crash involving six vehicles is causing congestion and delays on the Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) in central Auckland. More >>
Community feedback for next stage of East West Connections
Thursday, 2 October 2014, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Community feedback is being sought on options identified by the NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport to improve transport connections in the Onehunga - Penrose area and reliability of bus services between Māngere, Ōtāhuhu and Sylvia Park. More >>