Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in August 2017

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Taranaki SH3, Lake Mangamahoe - Culvert repairs

29 August 2017 4:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that traffic management is being put in place on Taranaki’s state highway 3 near Lake Mangamahoe so damage to a large stormwater culvert, can be repaired.

Spring marks start of major roadworks on SH2 Rimutaka Hill Road

28 August 2017 12:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Major roadworks are set to start from the first week of September on the Rimutaka Hill Road, State Highway 2 between Wellington and the Wairarapa.

Allow for longer journey times on State Highway 58 this weekend

22 August 2017 2:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over State Highway 58 this weekend, or consider taking alternative routes, as work starts (weather permitting) on the tie-in between the existing road and the new Haywards Interchange.

A full day’s detour Spring Creek roundabout, Marlborough, Wednesday 23 August, one way traffic Thursday

21 August 2017 5:36 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is closing the Rapaura Road leg (SH62) of the Spring Creek roundabout north of Blenheim for up to 12 hours, 7am to 7pm, this Wednesday (23 August).

Ō2NL engagement results

21 August 2017 12:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is reporting back on its engagement with the community for a planned new route from Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL).

Traffic Bulletin #2 – SH2 Upper Hutt

21 August 2017 9:56 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that there will be significant delays on state highway 2 in the area of Fergusson Drive after a digger rolled off a truck and on to the road.

SH2 Upper Hutt

21 August 2017 9:24 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

Access to Fergusson Drive from state highway 2 is closed, due to a crash.

Safety improvement work continues on State Highway 3

17 August 2017 3:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Work is now underway to make the section of State Highway 3 between Mokau and Awakino Gorge safer for everyone who uses it.

New Horoera Bridge in place

16 August 2017 9:52 am | NZ Transport Agency

The replacement of the Horoera Bridge on East Cape Road is progressing well despite a delay caused when a dropout on the road meant contractors were unable to access the site.

SH 1 Wellington, Northbound lanes open

15 August 2017 9:56 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that all three northbound lanes of State Highway 1 near the Mungavin on and off ramps, are now open.

SH 1 Wellington, Northbound lanes closed

15 August 2017 9:30 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that all three northbound lanes of State Highway 1 are closed from the Mungavin off-ramp to the Mungavin on-ramp due to an incident.

Safety improvements proposed for London Street

14 August 2017 2:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency will undertake pedestrian safety improvements for Whanganui High School students, including the potential introduction of a variable speed limit.

SH2/58 Haywards tie-in works postponed

11 August 2017 2:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Motorists are being advised that work to tie in the new Haywards Interchange with the existing road is being postponed, due to expected poor weather conditions.

Environmental mitigation well underway for Watchman Road project

10 August 2017 10:53 am | NZ Transport Agency

Ensuring the ongoing health of the Ahuriri Estuary and Westshore Wildlife Reserve is one of the key goals for the construction team working on the State Highway 2 Watchman Road intersection project.

Allow for longer journey times on State Highway 58 this weekend

9 August 2017 1:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over State Highway 58 (SH58) this weekend, or consider taking alternative routes, as work starts (weather permitting) on the tie-in between the existing road and the new Haywards Interchange.