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News within "South Island" in August 2018

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Mountainous Otago Lindis Pass highway gets web camera

28 August 2018 1:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The highest point on the South Island’s highway network* has recently gained a web camera.

Fuel tanker crash near Woodend, North Canterbury, detours in place for some time while fuel is pumped out

28 August 2018 9:39 am | NZ Transport Agency

A fuel tanker crash north of Christchurch at Woodend, north of the Pineacres intersection, has closed the highway and detours are likely to be in place until early afternoon at least.

Major road rebuild on SH1 in Oamaru runs right through September

27 August 2018 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency

From early next month, Oamaru road users, businesses and residents are urged to plan for delays when SH1 between Ribble Street and Orana Park is rebuilt.

Kaikōura post-quake communications recognised in national awards

24 August 2018 1:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Kaikōura District Council and the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance have jointly won an Emergency Media and Public Affairs (EMPA) communications award for their roles supporting the ongoing recovery of the district following the November 2016 earthquake.

Maitai to Rocks Road/Haven Road, shared path Nelson – spring completion

21 August 2018 3:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Work is continuing near central Nelson on the Maitai to Rocks Road Shared Path* project, a three metre-wide shared path for cyclists and pedestrians.

Lyttelton Tunnel users: prepare for three nights of extended closures from end of August

13 August 2018 4:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is flagging early three consecutive late night Lyttelton Tunnel closures - from Sunday, 26 August to Tuesday, 28 August inclusive, 11pm to 4am. The closures are needed to install a new $29 million fire protection system in the tunnel.

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News within "South Island" in August 2018

Mountainous Otago Lindis Pass highway gets web camera

Fuel tanker crash near Woodend, North Canterbury, detours in place for some time while fuel is pumped out

Major road rebuild on SH1 in Oamaru runs right through September

Kaikōura post-quake communications recognised in national awards

Maitai to Rocks Road/Haven Road, shared path Nelson – spring completion

Lyttelton Tunnel users: prepare for three nights of extended closures from end of August

Design work starts on new Ahaura bridge, Grey District

Work starting soon on safety improvements at busy Frankton, Queenstown intersection

Widening of Waimakariri Bridge starts end of August, north of Christchurch

State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura daytime closure – Monday 13 August

Luggate (Red) Bridge repair works nearly over in Queenstown Lakes District, daytime closures next week

Contractor appointed to build new bridge over the Ōpaoa River, Blenheim

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News within "South Island" in August 2018

Mountainous Otago Lindis Pass highway gets web camera

Fuel tanker crash near Woodend, North Canterbury, detours in place for some time while fuel is pumped out

Major road rebuild on SH1 in Oamaru runs right through September

Kaikōura post-quake communications recognised in national awards

Maitai to Rocks Road/Haven Road, shared path Nelson – spring completion

Lyttelton Tunnel users: prepare for three nights of extended closures from end of August

Design work starts on new Ahaura bridge, Grey District

Work starting soon on safety improvements at busy Frankton, Queenstown intersection

Widening of Waimakariri Bridge starts end of August, north of Christchurch

State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura daytime closure – Monday 13 August

Luggate (Red) Bridge repair works nearly over in Queenstown Lakes District, daytime closures next week

Contractor appointed to build new bridge over the Ōpaoa River, Blenheim

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