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NZTA asks for public’s views on Tauranga Northern Link
Friday, 18 February 2011, 11:19 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is hosting two open days next week to provide an opportunity for local residents to discuss the future of State Highway 2 north of Tauranga. The first open day will be on Tuesday 22 February from 4 till 7 pm at the Te Puna Community ... More >>
Waitaki Bridges near Kurow now open to all traffic
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZTA has re-opened the Waitaki Bridges on state highway 82 near Kurow is now open to all vehicles following comprehensive safety inspections carried out earlier today. NZTA Area Manager Colin Hey says strength-testing of the bridges and visual ... More >>
NZ Transport Agency’s annual competition
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Year 2 students at Auckland’s Green Bay Primary and Intermediate School will be celebrating their victory in the NZ Transport Agency’s annual walk to school story book competition with a launch event at the school tomorrow (Friday 18 February). More >>
Changes to traffic flow on Pyes Pa Road
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Traffic travelling in both directions on State Highway 36, Pyes Pa Road will be diverted next week as part of the Pyes Pa Bypass project, advises the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). Rod James, the NZTA’s State Highway Manager says traffic will be diverted ... More >>
Weekend closure of motorway links to advance tunnel project
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 10:47 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that essential work on the Victoria Park Tunnel project is likely to cause delays for those leaving central Auckland this weekend (18-21 February). The works will affect the Fanshawe Street on-ramp ... More >>
NZTA extends Manukau Harbour walking and cycling links
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 10:40 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
New sections of cycle and walk ways constructed as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Manukau Harbour Crossing project will be officially opened this Sunday [20 February] by the Minister of Transport, Hon. Steven Joyce. The links, which total 3.5 kilometres, ... More >>
NZTA advises toll road closing for tunnel safety check
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 10:36 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers that the Northern Gateway Toll Road (State Highway 1) will be closed for 90 minutes tomorrow morning [Thursday, 17 February] because of necessary work connected with the maintenance of the Johnstones Hill tunnels. More >>
NZTA’s Vic Park team leads harbour clean-up
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency’s Victoria Park Tunnel Alliance team is leading a clean-up of the Waitemata Harbour at Westhaven this Wednesday night (16 February) by removing several large blocks of concrete from the sea which have been an annoyance for local ... More >>
Strength testing of Waitaki Bridges near Kurow
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZTA expects to carry out strength testing on the Waitaki Bridges on state highway 82 near Kurow on Thursday, which will allow a decision to be made on when the bridges can be re-opened to traffic. Flood damage to one of the piers on the north bridge ... More >>
Care needed during toll tunnel safety check advises NZTA
Friday, 11 February 2011, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Drivers are being advised to take care on the Northern Gateway Toll Road next week when the NZ Transport Agency conducts its annual safety survey of the two tunnels at Johnstones Hill for three days from Tuesday, 15 February. The northbound tunnel ... More >>
Auckland Motorways Weekly Traffic Bulletin 12 - 18 February
Friday, 11 February 2011, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 8pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 18 February. More >>
Go By Bike Day Update
Friday, 11 February 2011, 10:25 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
Go By Bike Day takes place on Wednesday, February 16, as part of Bike Wise Month – New Zealand’s annual celebration of the bicycle. It is a nationwide event which encourages Kiwis to swap the car, bus or train for pedal power for just one day, ... More >>
Waitaki Bridges at Kurow open to pedestrians and cyclists
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 10:15 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says the Waitaki Bridges on SH 82 near Kurow are likely to remain closed to traffic until at least the middle of next week, but open to cyclist and pedestrians from tomorrow. More >>
Assessment of Bridge pier damage
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says hopes to have a better idea by late this afternoon of what repairs are required to a flood damaged pier that has closed the Waitaki Bridges on SH 82 near Kurow until further notice. NZTA Area Manager Colin Hey says ... More >>
Swollen river damages Waitaki Bridges piers
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 9:30 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says high rivers flows that have damaged one of the piers on the Waitaki Bridges may potentially close the bridges for several days. NZTA Area Manager Colin Hey says the extent of the damage meant closing the bridges ... More >>
Swollen river forces overnight closure of Waitaki Bridges
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 9:09 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
High rivers levels have lead to a decision by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to close the Waitaki Bridges near Kurow tonight, as a precautionary measure. They will be closed to all traffic apart from emergency vehicles between 8.30pm and 6am tomorrow ... More >>
Weekly Traffic Bulletin 5 February - 10 February
Friday, 4 February 2011, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 8pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 11 February. More >>
Safety improvements to State Highway 29 a step closer
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) this week approved $300,000 funding for the detailed design of a proposed safety upgrade for State Highway 29 near Soldiers Road. The section of highway included in the project has a high crash rate, poor sight distance ... More >>
Future state highway traffic growth options for Woodend
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 11:58 am | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has started investigating two possible state highway corridor options for Woodend to cope with expected traffic growth in the area over the next two decades. More >>
Bike Wise Month kicks off tomorrow
Monday, 31 January 2011, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Transport Agency
Tomorrow marks the start of New Zealand’s biggest celebration of two-wheeled, people-powered transport - Bike Wise Month. Kiwis of all ages are being encouraged to give cycling a go and head along to one of the many events being held around the ... More >>
