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News within "Media release" in January 2016

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Work to remove asbestos at Maungatapu underpass site starts in February

29 January 2016 2:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

The NZ Transport Agency says work to remove the asbestos contaminated area at the Maungatapu underpass site will start next week.

Night work through central Dunedin’s State Highway 1 begins

29 January 2016 2:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency & Dunedin City Council

From this Sunday, 31 January, manhole or service covers running southbound along State Highway 1 from Duke St, North Dunedin, to Andersons Bay will be lifted and re-levelled.

New motorcycle-friendly safety rails a game changer

29 January 2016 1:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

Innovative safety rails especially designed to protect motorcyclists if they crash have been installed on New Zealand roads for the first time.

Transport Agency publishes latest GPS speed data for fleet vehicles

29 January 2016 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency: National Office

The NZ Transport Agency has published information on travel speeds recorded by GPS units fitted to vehicles in the agency’s corporate fleet for the six-monthly period from July to December 2015.

Work ramps up at Waikanae River Bridge site

28 January 2016 5:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising Kapiti locals that activity at the Waikanae River Bridge will be ramping up next month, with a big focus on protecting the Kapiti community from flooding.

Power lines make way for Southern Corridor project

28 January 2016 4:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland and Northland

This week Transpower NZ, the owner and operator of the National Grid, completed work to realign their 110 kV transmission line to make way for the upgrade of the Southern Motorway at Takanini.

Stay safe and beat the queues by planning ahead this Auckland Anniversary weekend

28 January 2016 3:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland and Northland

Traffic delays are inevitable this Auckland Anniversary weekend but planning ahead and allowing plenty of time for your long weekend getaway will help you stay safe and avoid the queues.

Extra lane at Ellerslie will help ease delays on Southern Motorway

28 January 2016 2:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland and Northland

A newly completed extra lane on the Southern Motorway at Ellerslie will help ease delays and improve travel times for motorists.

Commuters saving up to 23 minutes a day by using Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway

28 January 2016 12:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

People are shaving up to 23 minutes off their daily commute between Cambridge and Hamilton using the new Cambridge Section of the Waikato Expressway, the NZ Transport Agency says.

New contract awarded for highway maintenance in Hawkes Bay

28 January 2016 9:22 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central Region

The NZ Transport Agency has awarded a $68 million road maintenance contract for the Hawkes Bay state highway network.

School's back and so is the traffic in Christchurch

27 January 2016 11:34 am | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region

School’s back next week and so will be the traffic making it important that all road users plan ahead and allow for increased journey times.

Short term roadworks – Taramakau, Taipo and Rough Creek bridges

27 January 2016 10:34 am | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region

The NZ Transport Agency’s West Coast Network Outcomes Contractor Fulton Hogan has three short-term bridge repair projects to do in coming days on the West Coast (SH6) and on SH73, near Arthur’s Pass.

Waterview Connection project machinery and equipment goes up for sale

26 January 2016 3:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland and Northland

Members of the public can now buy their own piece of roading history as the NZ Transport Agency’s $1.4 billion Waterview Connection project sells off machinery and equipment no longer needed.

Work on $2M walking and cycling pathway in Hamilton set to start this month

22 January 2016 12:26 pm

Work on a $2 million walking and cycle path along State Highway 3 (SH3) in Hamilton is set to start this month, the NZ Transport Agency says.

How to get your Wellington Anniversary Weekend traffic fix

22 January 2016 8:45 am

If you’re one of those people who get their kicks from sitting in holiday traffic queues, then make sure you get your fix this Wellington Anniversary Weekend.

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Work to remove asbestos at Maungatapu underpass site starts in February

Night work through central Dunedin’s State Highway 1 begins

New motorcycle-friendly safety rails a game changer

Transport Agency publishes latest GPS speed data for fleet vehicles

Work ramps up at Waikanae River Bridge site

Power lines make way for Southern Corridor project

Stay safe and beat the queues by planning ahead this Auckland Anniversary weekend

Extra lane at Ellerslie will help ease delays on Southern Motorway

Commuters saving up to 23 minutes a day by using Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway

New contract awarded for highway maintenance in Hawkes Bay

School's back and so is the traffic in Christchurch

Short term roadworks – Taramakau, Taipo and Rough Creek bridges

Waterview Connection project machinery and equipment goes up for sale

Work on $2M walking and cycling pathway in Hamilton set to start this month

How to get your Wellington Anniversary Weekend traffic fix

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News within "Media release" in January 2016

Work to remove asbestos at Maungatapu underpass site starts in February

Night work through central Dunedin’s State Highway 1 begins

New motorcycle-friendly safety rails a game changer

Transport Agency publishes latest GPS speed data for fleet vehicles

Work ramps up at Waikanae River Bridge site

Power lines make way for Southern Corridor project

Stay safe and beat the queues by planning ahead this Auckland Anniversary weekend

Extra lane at Ellerslie will help ease delays on Southern Motorway

Commuters saving up to 23 minutes a day by using Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway

New contract awarded for highway maintenance in Hawkes Bay

School's back and so is the traffic in Christchurch

Short term roadworks – Taramakau, Taipo and Rough Creek bridges

Waterview Connection project machinery and equipment goes up for sale

Work on $2M walking and cycling pathway in Hamilton set to start this month

How to get your Wellington Anniversary Weekend traffic fix

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