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Testing times for SH99 Aparima Bridge

31 March 2015 11:46 am | NZ Transport Agency

Strength testing has started, to see if the Aparima Bridge on State highway 99 in Riverton, could handle trucks weighing up to 50 tonnes.

Plan ahead and allow extra time when travelling in the Bay of Plenty

27 March 2015 5:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato and Bay of Plenty

The NZ Transport Agency says they are focused on reducing delays to motorists as a major pavement rehabilitation begins on State Highway 29, west of Tauranga this month.

Allow extra time when travelling in the Waikato

27 March 2015 2:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorist to drive with care and allow extra time when travelling in the Waikato, as work on the Waikato Expressway and a major reseal programme continues.

Motorists asked to take extra care on Brynderwyn Hill

27 March 2015 1:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to take extra care when travelling on the Brynderwyn Hill (SH1) during the next five weeks as work continues to cart earth to a fill site as part of the safety upgrade project.

Major works on Northwestern Motorway this Easter

27 March 2015 12:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising drivers that there will be significant roadworks on the Northwestern Motorway (SH16) at both the St Lukes and Te Atatu interchanges this Easter weekend, from Thursday 2 April to Tuesday 7 April.

Trial underway to clear blocked motorway lanes faster

27 March 2015 9:07 am | NZ Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that over the next couple of months it will be trialling an emergency response vehicle (tow truck) on Wellington’s urban motorway to help prevent traffic jams caused by blocked lanes.

Sod-turning ceremony kicks off Waterview Reserve rebuild

27 March 2015 8:58 am | NZ Transport Agency

A sod-turning ceremony has kicked off the rebuild of community facilities at the Waterview Reserve as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Waterview Connection project in Auckland.

Electronic tolling coming to Tauranga in 2015

26 March 2015 2:58 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Two high-tech electronic tolling gantries, the first of their kind in New Zealand, will be operational on key routes in Tauranga this year.

Christchurch celebrates safer young drivers

26 March 2015 2:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Ten young Christchurch drivers today (26 March) graduated from the Community Driver Mentor Programme (CDMP) aimed at helping them to gain their restricted licence and become safer on our roads.

Safety work on SH1 between Invercargill and Bluff

26 March 2015 10:55 am | NZ Transport Agency

Work has started to improve safety on a 90 metre section of State highway 1(SH1) between Invercargill and Bluff at the Mokotua Creek.

Share your thoughts on SH3 safety and efficiency

25 March 2015 3:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency

People who travel on State Highway 3 (SH3) between the Awakino Gorge and Mt Messenger are being asked to share their thoughts on the route, as the NZ Transport Agency explores ways to boost safety and efficiency in the area.

New Glenda Drive roundabout near Queenstown delayed

25 March 2015 10:24 am | NZ Transport Agency

The completion date for a new roundabout for Glenda Drive on State Highway 6 at Frankton near Queenstown, has been pushed out to early spring, so new and essential water mains, stormwater and waste water drains can be installed in the area.

Cycle network design guidance

24 March 2015 8:46 am | NZ Transport Agency

The Transport Agency is leading a process in collaboration with local government to develop best practice guidance for nationally consistent cycle networks and facilities

New Zealand's favourite place to cycle

24 March 2015 8:43 am | NZ Transport Agency

This summer, Bike Wise asked Kiwis to nominate and vote for their favourite places to cycle from around New Zealand. After receiving thousands of votes, New Zealand has spoken!

Plan for Northwestern closures at Waterview

23 March 2015 5:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Drivers are being advised by the NZ Transport Agency to plan for overnight closures along Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway (State Highway 16) this week for necessary work linked to the construction of the tunnels and interchange at Waterview.

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Testing times for SH99 Aparima Bridge

Plan ahead and allow extra time when travelling in the Bay of Plenty

Allow extra time when travelling in the Waikato

Motorists asked to take extra care on Brynderwyn Hill

Major works on Northwestern Motorway this Easter

Trial underway to clear blocked motorway lanes faster

Sod-turning ceremony kicks off Waterview Reserve rebuild

Electronic tolling coming to Tauranga in 2015

Christchurch celebrates safer young drivers

Safety work on SH1 between Invercargill and Bluff

Share your thoughts on SH3 safety and efficiency

New Glenda Drive roundabout near Queenstown delayed

Cycle network design guidance

New Zealand's favourite place to cycle

Plan for Northwestern closures at Waterview

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Testing times for SH99 Aparima Bridge

Plan ahead and allow extra time when travelling in the Bay of Plenty

Allow extra time when travelling in the Waikato

Motorists asked to take extra care on Brynderwyn Hill

Major works on Northwestern Motorway this Easter

Trial underway to clear blocked motorway lanes faster

Sod-turning ceremony kicks off Waterview Reserve rebuild

Electronic tolling coming to Tauranga in 2015

Christchurch celebrates safer young drivers

Safety work on SH1 between Invercargill and Bluff

Share your thoughts on SH3 safety and efficiency

New Glenda Drive roundabout near Queenstown delayed

Cycle network design guidance

New Zealand's favourite place to cycle

Plan for Northwestern closures at Waterview

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