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Road resurface work south of Katikati on SH2 starts Friday
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says road resurfacing maintenance work will start this Friday (28 February) for a week south of Katikati towards Aongetete on State Highway 2 (SH2). More >>
Funding support for new cycle link in Auckland
Monday, 24 February 2014, 11:51 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency has approved $3.2m in funding to extend Auckland’s cycling network. More >>
Keeping the Hutt connected – Public info day tomorrow
Friday, 21 February 2014, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging the public to attend public information days to share proposals for a new link road between Petone and Grenada to better connect the Hutt Valley with Porirua and Tawa. More >>
Speed changes planned for Hemo Rd/Old Taupo Rd intersection
Friday, 21 February 2014, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The speed limit at the intersection of Hemo Road (State Highway 30) and Old Taupo Road (State Highway 5) south of Rotorua will be reduced from 80 km/h to 70 km/h from next week. More >>
Overnight Motorway Closures: 16 February – 22 February 2014
Friday, 14 February 2014, 3:07 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, 21 February. More >>
Alice completes her first 250m at Waterview
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Alice, the huge tunnel boring machine for the Waterview Connection project in Auckland, has constructed her first quarter-kilometre of tunnel. The NZ Transport Agency’s Auckland Highways Manager, Tommy Parker, says that after a cautious start last year, ... More >>
Plan travel for Auckland’s big, busy week’s end
Monday, 10 February 2014, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Drivers are being advised to plan their journeys for the end of this week because traffic on sections of Auckland’s motorway network will be heavy as three big outdoor events in the city attract tens of thousands of people. More >>
Detour in place starting Monday along SH2 near Francis Road
Friday, 7 February 2014, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says a detour for north bound light vehicles will be in place from Monday (10 February) for two weeks to allow road surface rehabilitation work to take place along State Highway 2 (SH2) from the Waipapa River Bridge to just south ... More >>
Overnight Motorway Closures 9 February – 15 February 2014
Friday, 7 February 2014, 1:39 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, 14 February. ... More >>
Three bridges to be strengthened between Tirau and Putaruru
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says work on three bridges along State Highway 1 between Tirau and Putaruru will allow High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMV) to carry greater volumes of freight mass along this section of highway. More >>
Transport Agency urging Kiwis to get Bike Wise this summer
Friday, 31 January 2014, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is urging more Kiwis to get wise to the joys of cycling this February, with dozens of events planned around the country as part of Bike Wise Month , New Zealand’s annual celebration of cycling. More >>
Speed limit lowered through West Melton to improve safety
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 11:39 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The speed limit through West Melton is being lowered next week from 80km/h to 70km/h to improve safety in the town following recent growth in residential development in the area. The NZ Transport Agency's Traffic and Safety Manager Tony Spowart says ... More >>
Weekend king tide alert for Auckland drivers
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Exceptionally high king tides are forecast for the Manukau and Waitemata harbours later this week, and the NZ Transport Agency advises drivers that there is a risk some low lying sections of the city’s motorway network may flood. More >>
Busy link closed for next stage of Grafton cycleway
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says central Auckland’s busy Alten Road link will be closed until March while it completes the next stage of the Grafton Gully cycleway. Alten Road connects with Stanley Street (State Highway 16) in Grafton Gully and is a heavily ... More >>
Wet weather expected in Waikato and Bay of Plenty region
Monday, 20 January 2014, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists travelling around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions to take care as heavy rain is expected to descend in the area today and tomorrow. More >>
Work started on new SH1 and SH5 Tirau roundabout
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Two large oak trees with a royal connection are to be incorporated into the design of a new roundabout to be built south of Tirau at the intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 5. A blessing and sod turning event was held on Monday, January ... More >>
14 Jan 2014 NZ Transport Agency – Motorway Closures Updated
Tuesday, 14 January 2014, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The 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, 17th January. More >>
Second stage of Western Corridor upgrade opens
Friday, 20 December 2013, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Motorists travelling along State Highway 1 to the west of Christchurch are enjoying better travel times with today's opening - ahead of schedule - of the second section of the Western Corridor upgrade. More >>
Motorway lanes re-open near harbour bridge
Friday, 20 December 2013, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says all southbound and northbound motorway lanes on State Highway 1 have re-opened at St Marys Bay near the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Some lanes in both directions had been closed for several hours after a Police incident in the ... More >>
Speed restriction on SH25 at southern entrance to Whangamata
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says State Highway 25 (SH25) at the southern entrance to Whangamata will have a temporary speed restriction of 70 km/h over the summer holiday period. More >>
