Carpooling best option to ease Northern Motorway congestion 29 April 2016 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region Carpooling is the best option to help alleviate morning commuter congestion on Christchurch’s Northern Motorway according to the results of a new commuter survey.
Pedestrians, cyclists, bus users benefit from Frankton Road work, Queenstown, starting 2 May 28 April 2016 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency starts some pedestrian, cycling and public transport infrastructure improvements work in Queenstown from Monday 2 May.
Safety is guiding principle at Epitaph Slip south of Knights Point, West Coast 27 April 2016 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has reiterated that a slip which occurred in 2012 south of Knights Point on State Highway 6, South Westland, is being closely monitored and the safety of all road users is the guiding priority.
Rugby and heavy metal highways end of school holidays 27 April 2016 2:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region End of school holidays coincides with Black Sabbath in Dunedin, Highlanders in Invercargill, Iron Maiden in Christchurch.
Nevis Bluff between Queenstown and Cromwell gets pre-winter safety work for a fortnight from 2 May 27 April 2016 10:40 am | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region People who use the road between Queenstown and Cromwell, State Highway 6, may spot abseilers on cliffs and hear helicopters in the air at the Nevis Bluff from Monday 2 May.
Chertsey crash, road closed, south of Rakaia – State Highway 1 21 April 2016 5:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region A serious crash at Chertsey late this afternoon, in mid Canterbury, means the state highway is likely to be closed for several hours tonight.
Plan ahead for ANZAC weekend travel 21 April 2016 8:50 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists to plan ahead for travel this coming long weekend, and for attendance at ANZAC Day services on Monday.
Dunedin’s Port Chalmers Shared Path – re-design update 20 April 2016 3:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has re-confirmed its commitment to the completion of the final 5km stage of the shared cycling/ walking path from St Leonards to Port Chalmers.
Detour Mingha Bluff, near Arthur’s Pass, after ANZAC weekend 20 April 2016 3:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency A short detour will be in place on State Highway 73, the Arthur’s Pass route between the West Coast and Canterbury, from Tuesday, 26 April, for two to three weeks, depending on the weather.
Stay safe on Otago and Southland roads this ANZAC weekend 20 April 2016 12:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency Drivers heading away for ANZAC weekend can minimise stress and increase everyone’s safety by planning ahead and driving with care, says the NZ Transport Agency.
Stay safe on Canterbury and West Coast roads this ANZAC weekend 19 April 2016 1:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency Drivers heading away for ANZAC weekend can minimise stress and increase everyone’s safety by planning their journey and driving with care, says the NZ Transport Agency.
Deborah Rail Overbridge, south of Oamaru, detour this weekend 14 April 2016 4:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency KiwiRail is carrying out bridge repairs at the Deborah Rail Overbridge south of Oamaru over three weekends, starting this weekend.
Bealey Bridge, Upper Waimakariri, overnight closure this Saturday night, 16 April, start of three months’ work 12 April 2016 2:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region One of the longest single lane bridges on the West Coast to Canterbury highway (State Highway 73, Arthur’s Pass) is about to be repaired, starting this weekend.
Taramakau Road-Rail Bridge overnight delays this Sunday night 12 April 2016 2:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region People who need to get across the Taramakau road-rail bridge this Sunday night, 17 April, are advised to do so before 6 pm when resurfacing work begins. Work will run all night long, with openings on each hour, so long as the weather remains dry.
Preferred site for new pedestrian crossing in Lyttelton 8 April 2016 10:45 am | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region The NZ Transport Agency and its Lyttelton working group partners have agreed upon the best location for a new “smart” pedestrian crossing at the western end of Norwich Quay.
