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News in March 2013

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New service provides free real-time travel alerts for Kiwi drivers

28 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has today launched OnTheMove, a free, customisable travel information service designed to provide travellers with email alerts prior to their journey, about road and driving conditions, incidents and road works on New Zealand's state highways.

Extended closure of SH6 at Nevis Bluff for safety work

28 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is warning motorists to expect extended delays resulting from blasting work to improve safety at the Nevis Bluff on SH 6 about midway between Cromwell and Queenstown.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 29 March - 5 April 2013

28 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 5 April.

Changes to Easter driving conditions in Auckland

27 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency reminds drivers that there will be significant changes to driving conditions in Auckland over Easter.

NZTA welcomes launch of new Safer Journeys Action Plan

27 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is today welcoming the launch of the Government’s Safer Journeys Action Plan 2013-15.

Consenting process begins for next stage of Western Corridor

27 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is beginning the consenting process for construction of the next stage of the Western Corridor as part of the Christchurch Roads of National Significance (RoNS) programme.

Stay safe on the Rimutaka Hill Road this Easter

27 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

For many motorcyclists in Wellington, Easter is the ideal time to take the bike out for a long ride and one of the most popular routes in the region is the Rimutaka Hill Road.

Plan ahead for safe travel north of Wellington over Easter

27 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

With traffic expected to be heavy at times over Easter, the NZ Transport Agency is advising Wellington motorists to plan ahead to stay safe and remain one step ahead of delays.

Extended closure of SH6 at Nevis Bluff for safety work

26 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The New Zealand Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect extended delays resulting from blasting work to improve safety at the Nevis Bluff on SH 6 about midway between Cromwell and Queenstown.

Machinery moves on site at Waitaki Bridges

26 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Machinery has this morning moved on site at the Waitaki Bridges to begin setting up the site ready for work to start on Monday 8 April building the new bridges on State Highway 82 between Kurow and Hakataramea.

Traffic heavy for summer finale over Easter

25 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says state highways in Northland and Auckland will be busy during Easter as people take advantage of the last holiday weekend before the end of daylight saving and the onset of winter.

Key Auckland airport link closed over Easter

25 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is closing a key on-ramp to Auckland's Southwestern Motorway (State Highway 20) over Easter which may impact on travel times for people going to Auckland International Airport.

Works now complete on Te Rapa Section

25 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Road works on the Te Rapa Section of the Waikato Expressway are now complete with no further diversions or speed restrictions in place.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 24-29 March

22 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 29 March.

Auckland’s Great North Rd 'squeeze' will impact on Easterdrivers

22 March 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising drivers to bypass Great North Road in the Auckland suburb of Waterview over the Easter Weekend to avoid the risk of significant delays.

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