Lyttelton Tunnel to re-open on Saturday 24 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is aiming to re-open the Lyttelton tunnel to all traffic within 48 hours.
Lyttelton Tunnel remains closed for non-emergency vehicles 23 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZTA advises that the Lyttelton Tunnel remains closed to private motor vehicles until further notice. The tunnel was re-opened for use by emergency vehicles at 6:30pm last night. While detours on local roads are available for private vehicle access in and out of Lyttelton, the NZTA is asking motorists to avoid all non-essential travel in order to keep roads as clear as possible for emergency services.
Lyttelton Tunnel canopy to be demolished 23 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has confirmed that the severely damaged Lyttelton tunnel canopy must be demolished.
Lyttelton Tunnel closed following earthquake 22 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has closed the Lyttelton Tunnel following today's major earthquake.
NZTA update on Christchurch state highway network 22 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency Initial assessments of portions of the state highway network in and around Christchurch are underway, with possible closures or detours likely.
Call for community to muck-in with replanting work at new intersection 21 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging Kelvin Heights residents to muck-in tomorrow and help with plantings associated with landscaping work at the new State Highway 6 / Peninsula Road intersection near Queenstown.
NZ Transport Agency warns of high tides 21 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency All road users are being advised by the NZ Transport Agency that unusually high tides for the Manukau and Waitemata Harbours occurring over the next week have the potential to flood parts of the Auckland motorway network. High tides of up to 3.6m are expected from Saturday 19 to Thursday 24 of February.
Buyers warned to beware when purchasing vehicles off the internet 18 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has issued a warning to people to beware when purchasing motor vehicles through auction websites.
Waitaki Bridges near Kurow now open to all traffic 18 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZTA has re-opened the Waitaki Bridges on state highway 82 near Kurow is now open to all vehicles following comprehensive safety inspections carried out earlier today.
Assessment of Bridge pier damage 9 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency says hopes to have a better idea by late this afternoon of what repairs are required to a flood damaged pier that has closed the Waitaki Bridges on SH 82 near Kurow until further notice.
Most Cycle Mad City title up for grabs 4 February 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency The annual cycling showdown between the regions is set to take place this month as the title of most 'Cycle Mad City' vied for during Bike Wise Month celebrations.
