Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in February 2017

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Drivers reminded to take care as Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway opens to traffic

24 February 2017 7:25 am | NZ Transport Agency

Many commuters and Kāpiti Coast residents received a welcome surprise this morning as the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway opened to traffic in the early hours.

New passing opportunities on State Highway 2, south of Gisborne

21 February 2017 10:59 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

This week the NZ Transport Agency awarded the contract to install passing opportunities on Kopua Hill, State Highway 2, to Hastings contractor, Russell Roads.

Wellington’s State Highway 1 Ngauranga on-ramp temporary closure

20 February 2017 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the State Highway 1 northbound on-ramp at the bottom of Ngauranga Gorge, Wellington will be closed for resurfacing and new road marking on the night of Thursday 23 February, from 10pm until 5am Friday 24 February.

Rimutaka Hill Road open following diesel spill

18 February 2017 2:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Rimutaka Hill Road, State Highway 2, re-opened in both directions just before 1pm today. This follows a diesel spill earlier this morning.

Rimutaka Hill Road closed due to diesel spill

18 February 2017 11:15 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that due to a diesel spill, the Rimutaka Hill Road, State Highway 2, is currently closed in both directions. Contractors are on site, and the road will be opened again as soon as it is safe to do so.

Care required on sections of State Highway 5 and 2, Napier

17 February 2017 1:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that care is needed on State Highway 5 and State Highway 2 near Napier, as small sections of the road require urgent repair.

Sections of State Highway 58, Whitby closed due to flooding

13 February 2017 1:37 pm

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 58 is closed between James Cook Drive and Joseph Banks Drive, Whitby due to flooding. Grays Road, a local road is also closed.

Update on Tauherenikau Bridge, State Highway 53, Wairarapa

9 February 2017 4:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Tauherenikau Bridge on State Highway 53 between Featherston and Martinborough in the Wairarapa will remain closed while contractors continue to carry out road repairs. The road is expected to re-open by mid-morning tomorrow (Friday).

Tauherenikau Bridge closed, State Highway 53, Wairarapa

8 February 2017 4:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Tauherenikau Bridge on State Highway 53 between Featherston and Martinborough in the Wairarapa is closed to allow road repairs to be carried out.

Serious crash on State Highway 2, Upper Hutt

8 February 2017 6:16 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising commuters travelling into Wellington this morning on State Highway 2 to expect significant delays as a serious truck crash has closed both southbound lanes near the Totara Park intersection Upper Hutt. Northbound lanes remain open.

Ongoing maintenance for Manawatū Gorge, State Highway 3

1 February 2017 10:46 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that contractors will soon start maintenance work at the site of the 2011 Manawatū Gorge slip. The maintenance work involves clearing debris that has accumulated over time on the terraced sections of the slip.