Media releases

News within "Wellington regional office" in April 2015

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Queues expected north of Ōtaki tomorrow afternoon

26 April 2015 1:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists returning to Wellington tomorrow to leave early if they want to dodge queues that are likely to form north of Ōtaki in the afternoon.

Planting springs to life on Kapiti Expressway

24 April 2015 4:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

One of the largest planting exercises ever seen in the lower North Island is underway at the Kāpiti Expressway, involving 1.3 million plants – the equivalent of 25 plants for every Kapiti resident.

Temporary Gorge closure to set up safety works

24 April 2015 4:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge will be closed during the day on Wednesday to enable contractors to set up for rockfall protection works.

Advice for Wellington motorists this Anzac weekend

23 April 2015 11:10 am | NZ Transport Agency: Wellington Regional Office

The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to plan ahead for travel to and from Anzac events this weekend. However, it is also reminding holidaymakers to be aware of hotspots on the highways north of Wellington – especially north of Ōtaki on Monday.

Round the clock access restored in Manawatū Gorge

20 April 2015 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 3 through the Manawatū Gorge is back up and running 24-7.

Manawatu Gorge reopens to one lane during the day

18 April 2015 11:12 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that it has reopened the Manawatu Gorge to all traffic, with one lane operating during daylight hours.

Manawatu Gorge reopening – traffic advisory

17 April 2015 4:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the Manawatu Gorge remains on track to be partially reopened tomorrow morning, although it is likely to be later than the initial estimate of 7am.

Gorge on track for partial reopening this weekend

16 April 2015 4:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency says motorists will be back travelling through the State Highway 3 Manawatu Gorge this weekend if work to stabilise the slope continues to progress well.

SH3 to remain closed through Manawatu Gorge

10 April 2015 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge will remain closed to traffic for at least two weeks following a geotechnical assessment carried out on-site earlier today.

Start planning now to book your spot in Easter traffic

1 April 2015 10:01 am | NZ Transport Agency

Easter is a time to take things slowly and relax with others. So if you want to enjoy slow journeys in and out of the Capital this Easter with thousands of fellow motorists to keep you company, then make sure you plan ahead and book your spot in Wellington’s Easter peak traffic queues.