Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in November 2015

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Saving time at Silverstream signals

20 November 2015 3:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

25 seconds is quite a long time when you’re in a hurry. It’s enough time for Usain Bolt to cover 200 metres with five seconds to spare. It’s enough time for a hummingbird to flap its wings more than a thousand times. And just try holding your breath for that long.

A dozen things to do at the M2PP Expressway Open Day this Sunday

20 November 2015 12:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

Keen for a family outing this Sunday? Come along to the Kāpiti Coast for a rare ‘behind the scenes’ look at the M2PP Expressway, one of the largest roading projects the Wellington region has ever seen.

Chance for public to get up close and personal with the Kāpiti Expressway

18 November 2015 9:00 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

This Sunday’s Open Day at the M2PP Expressway will be a great chance for the community to get an up close and personal look at the impressive work that’s been underway for the last two years.

Petone to Grenada Link Road one step closer as preferred route confirmed

17 November 2015 3:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The Wellington region is one step closer to reaping the economic, safety and journey time benefits of the Petone to Grenada Link Road, with the NZ Transport Agency today confirming the preferred route.

Southbound traffic on SH3 to be diverted onto new bridge

13 November 2015 4:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Cnetral region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising New Plymouth travellers that one lane of southbound traffic will be diverted onto the new Waiwhakaiho Bridge as construction continues on the Vickers to City project.

Highway changes between Raumati and Mackays Crossing

11 November 2015 11:19 am

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to be aware of changes underway soon on State Highway 1 between Raumati and Mackays Crossing as preparatory work begins on the Raumati Straights section of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway.

Roadworks on Mana going nocturnal

5 November 2015 5:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central

The NZ Transport Agency is advising the public that it will be undertaking nighttime roadworks along State Highway 1 Mana Esplanade next week.

Construction begins on Haywards Interchange

5 November 2015 5:12 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central

Construction has officially started on the SH2/58 Haywards Interchange project, which will improve journey times and safety for Upper Hutt travellers.