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Commuters Celebrate Traffic-free Travel As Northern Busway Extension Opens
Friday, 6 May 2022, 10:48 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The Northern Busway extension opens this Sunday, offering commuters to and from Te Whenua roa o Kahu (North Shore) traffic-free travel from the Auckland Harbour Bridge all the way to Albany. Hon Michael Wood, Minister for Transport and Mayor ... More >>
Unlocking Auckland’s Transport Future
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Feedback is open for future transport projects in Warkworth. The projects are part of the Te Tupu Ngatahi Supporting Growth programme , to develop transport networks to support future communities in urban growth areas over the next 30 years. The programme ... More >>
South Island/Te Wai Pounamu Drivers Be Ready For Rain, Gusty Winds
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 11:42 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
A band of rain which started moving up the South Island yesterday afternoon is causing surface flooding on SH6 from South Westland to Westport, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. On the east coast and through the alpine passes, gusty winds can be expected. ... More >>
Consultation On Safer Speeds For Northland To Start Next Month
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
In response to community concern, school zones and local townships are now the focus of Northland’s speed review that opens for public consultation next month. Starting 17 May, public consultation marks the next stage in the process to set safer speeds ... More >>
Easter And Anzac Weekend Road Safety Tips For Te Wai Pounamu/ The South Island
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Te Wai Pounamu/South Island travellers are encouraged to make their Easter and Anzac weekend journeys safer and more relaxing by using the holiday journey planner to plan ahead and avoid delays. The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency journey planner ... More >>
Northlanders Advised To Prepare For Heavy Rain This Afternoon
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is advising Northlanders to prepare for heavy rainfall and strong winds late this afternoon and into tomorrow, as Cyclone Fili approaches the eastern side of New Zealand’s North Island. Mark Owen, Regional Manager - Maintenance and Operations ... More >>
Haast River Bridge, South Westland, Two One-hour Closures On Monday
Friday, 1 April 2022, 11:41 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
As night maintenance work on the Haast River bridge winds up this week, two one-hour, daytime closures will complete this work on Monday, 4 April. “The bridge will be closed from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm, then an hour later, 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm,” says ... More >>
Pohuehue Viaduct Closure Postponed To Monday 21 March
Friday, 18 March 2022, 7:03 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The full closure of Pohuehue viaduct on State Highway 1 south of Warkworth, will now occur on Monday 21 March , not on Sunday night as previously advised. The one night closure is postponed to Monday 21 March from 10pm, due to unfavourable weather ... More >>
Single Day Closure Of Luggate’s Red Bridge, Near Wanaka, Next Week
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Luggate’s Red Bridge, on SH8A near Wanaka, will be closed next Thursday, 3 March, for resurfacing, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. People who usually use the bridge between 9am and 5pm will need to either take the detour route or travel outside ... More >>
North Of Kaikōura SH1 Slip At Lunchtime Today – Highway Closed
Thursday, 17 February 2022, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
People driving north of Kaikōura will face delays this afternoon as a slip covering a large part of the highway has closed SH1, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Overhanging, large trees poised above the highway need to be removed before it can ... More >>
West Coast And Top Of The South Storm Update 5.45 Pm
Friday, 4 February 2022, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The heavy rain has had the final hand on some key routes remaining open or closed overnight on the West Coast and Top of the South this afternoon, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. North of Westport SH67 at Mokihinui north of Westport closed ... More >>
Roads Remain Open As Rainfall Continues Over South Westland, SH6
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Despite heavy rain over South Westland all day, state highways on the West Coast have remained open with only minor slips and small rockfalls which were easily cleared, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. There is surface flooding on low-lying areas ... More >>
Red MetService Heavy Rain Warning For West Coast Of Te Waipounamu/the South Island, Wednesday To Friday
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
South Island drivers and residents are urged to be ready for extremely heavy rain from the early hours of Wednesday along the West Coast, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. A Red MetService warning, reserved for the most extreme storms, was issued ... More >>
Waka Kotahi Shares Traffic Predictions For Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Friday, 28 January 2022, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
With many Aucklanders set to head away this long weekend, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is sharing its traffic predictions to help people plan their journeys. Director Regional Relationships Steve Mutton says “We are expecting traffic to be heavier ... More >>
Full Night Closures Weld Pass, SH1, Blenheim Over Five Nights From Mid-February
Friday, 21 January 2022, 11:14 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews will be working on the Weld Pass, on SH1 in Marlborough, for five full nights mid-February. The Weld Pass, between Blenheim and Seddon, will be fully closed for asphalt resurfacing. Given the full overnight closure ... More >>
SH1 CHRISTCHURCH – CARMEN ROAD – Emergency Repairs – Delays Expected
Monday, 17 January 2022, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Motorists are advised to use an alternate route if possible while work is underway to repair a sewer at the Carmen Road, Buchanan Road intersection. Delays are expected, particularly at peak times. Traffic management is in place, and drivers are asked ... More >>
SH2 Resurfacing Work – Delays Expected
Friday, 14 January 2022, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists of anticipated delays while resurfacing work to improve the condition of State Highway 2 between Wyatt Road and the State Highway 25 roundabout is carried out between 7pm on Sunday 16th January and 6am Wednesday ... More >>
State Highway 1 Closed In Both Directions Following Fatal Crash
Friday, 14 January 2022, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists of the closure of State Highway 1 in both directions between Grand Dr in Orewa and Woodcocks Rd in Warkworth, following a fatal crash. Motorists are advised to delay their journey or use SH16 via Kaukapakapa ... More >>
Penlink Tolling Consultation Starts Next Week
Friday, 14 January 2022, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is asking for public feedback from next Monday (17 January) about a proposal to toll Penlink, the new transport connection in north Auckland being built to support people living and working in Silverdale, Whangaparāoa and the Hibiscus ... More >>
Penrose Road Bridge Essential Maintenance Works Begin Today – Delays Expected
Friday, 14 January 2022, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is advising motorists of anticipated delays while essential maintenance work is undertaken on the on the SH1 Penrose Road bridge. The essential maintenance work will begins today (Friday 14 January 2022) and is anticipated to take six weeks ... More >>
