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NZTA open new Reids Canal Bridge today
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 10:35 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The new $6m Reids Canal Bridge on State Highway 2 near Edgecumbe was officially opened today by the NZTA and Whakatane Mayor Tony Bonne. Bay of Plenty state highways manager, Brett Gliddon says the new bridge will provide greater route security for those living ... More >>
Four days until give way rules change
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is reminding road users that two new give way rules come into force at 5am on Sunday 25 March. Information on these rules and some other frequently asked questions can be found in the Q&As at www.giveway.govt.nz . More >>
Waioeka Gorge temporary diversion route under construction
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency has started construction on the temporary diversion route around the slip area on State Highway 2 through Waioeka Gorge. More >>
More than 54,000 Kiwis take part in Bike Wise Month 2012
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Bike Wise Month 2012 saw more than 54,000 Kiwis jump on their bikes during February to take part in the 555 events held throughout New Zealand. The Bike Wise programme encourages people to take up cycling and start enjoying the health and fitness benefits, ... More >>
Waioeka Gorge: stabilising slip face still key focus
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 10:50 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Stabilising the slip face is critical to getting the state highway reopened quickly, says NZTA. More >>
State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge Slip update #7
Monday, 19 March 2012, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waioeka Gorge remains closed following large slips that occurred on Friday 2 March and Saturday 3 March. More >>
Final works to have Vic Park Tunnel at full capacity
Monday, 19 March 2012, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The final programme of works to complete the Victoria Park Tunnel project in central Auckland is now underway and the NZ Transport Agency says it plans to have the third lane through the 450 metre-long tunnel opened next Monday (26 March). More >>
Changes ahead on new Christchurch Southern Motorway
Monday, 19 March 2012, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Work on the NZ Transport Agency’s new $140M first stage of the Christchurch Southern Motorway moves up another gear from later this month as it moves closer to its official opening early next year. More >>
NZTA making progress at Waioeka Gorge
Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says that good progress is being made towards securing the Waioeka Gorge slip site, and planning is underway for a planned temporary diversion route More >>
Auckland Weekly Traffic Bulletin 18 – 24 March 2012
Friday, 16 March 2012, 11:37 am | 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, 23 March. More >>
Night time detour this Sunday near Maungatapu roundabout
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Motorists are advised that a detour will be in place this coming Sunday and Monday nights while resurfacing work is being undertaken just east of the Maungatapu roundabout on SH29. More >>
State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge Slip update
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waioeka Gorge remains closed following large slips that occurred on Friday 2 March and Saturday 3 March. Approximately 100,000 cubic metres of slip material came down on Saturday 3 March at about 5.00pm. The construction ... More >>
$1.2 million give way advertising blitz kicks off tomorrow
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
An intensive mass media advertising campaign promoting awareness upcoming changes to two of New Zealand’s give way rules is set to kick off from tomorrow (Thursday March 15). More >>
Progress made with top third slope face stabilised
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The Waioeka Gorge has made steady progress with the top third of the slope now stable and work is underway to stabilise a problematic area in the middle of the slope, says the NZTA. More >>
NZTA To Prosecute Worst Toll Road Evaders
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
14 March 2012 NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Regional Office The NZ Transport Agency is putting toll road evaders on notice, with preparations underway to take prosecutions against drivers with the highest levels of debt for non-payment of tolls ... More >>
Tougher driving tests a challenge for young/novice drivers
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency says early results from the new practical driver testing regime should put learner drivers on notice that more practice is needed to pass the new tests. More >>
Machines brought in to create access tracks at Gorge
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Things are progressing steadily at the Gorge which has closed State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Opotiki, says NZTA. Already the site operation has been broken up into three activity zones, which are operating concurrently. More >>
NZTA reminding drivers of upcoming give way rule changes
Monday, 12 March 2012, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is urging young and novice drivers to familiarise themselves with upcoming give way rule changes before sitting their driver licensing tests. More >>
Bus priority lanes expanded in Christchurch
Monday, 12 March 2012, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
New bus priority lanes on the Main South Road in the Christchurch suburbs of Hornby and Sockburn will improve bus services and ultimately should help ease increasing traffic congestion in the south east of the city. More >>
Auckland Weekly Traffic Bulletin - 11 – 17 March 2012
Friday, 9 March 2012, 1:04 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, 16 March. More >>
