Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in February 2018

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SH25 Thames Coast Road repairs to be completed in June, truck restriction lifted this week

27 February 2018 4:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Work to rebuild SH25 the Thames Coast road will take longer than initially expected after detailed investigation revealed more damage than first thought to sea protection walls and the road surface.

Southern Links bat research breaks new ground

27 February 2018 2:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency and Hamilton City Council

Thermal imagery, acoustic monitoring, expeditions in the dead of night and a bat named Kathy might sound like a sci-fi storyline, but it’s all happening south of Hamilton.

Public submissions closing on Mt Messenger Bypass

26 February 2018 3:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding the public that submissions on the Mt Messenger Bypass project close tomorrow (Tuesday 27 February).

Waikato Expressway wildlife and native plant haven almost open for business

23 February 2018 10:51 am

A 4ha wetland which will be a haven for wildlife and native plants is taking shape as part of work on the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway.

Major works to improve road surface on south side of State Highway 3 Mt Messenger

22 February 2018 1:28 pm

The NZ Transport Agency will be undertaking major asphalt resurfacing works on the south side of State Highway 3, Mt Messenger from Monday 26 February.

Resurfacing work to commence on SH50

14 February 2018 4:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency will begin work to resurface a section of the SH50 Hawke’s Bay Expressway south of the Taradale Road roundabout and over the Kennedy Road overbridge next week.

UPDATE: Expect delays and closures on part of SH1 Desert Rd

14 February 2018 4:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Part of State Highway 1-Desert Road is to have two full closures and will be down to one lane for almost three months from Saturday while the deck is replaced on Waihohonu Stream Bridge.

Night work on Wairoa Bridge

9 February 2018 2:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users of possible delays on State Highway 2 Wairoa Bridge while night work is completed.

Work progressing to reopen SH2

9 February 2018 10:31 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to avoid or delay travel on State Highway 2 between Opotiki and Gisborne, following a truck crash near Matawai this morning.

Work begins on He Ara Kotahi pathway and cycle trail

8 February 2018 10:29 am | NZ Transport Agency

A ceremony has been held to officially mark the start of construction on He Ara Kotahi, a new 7.6km shared path for cyclists and pedestrians through Palmerston North and over the Manawatū River.

SH1 reopened north of Ōtaki

5 February 2018 2:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 1 between Manakau and Ōhau in the Manawatū has reopened to traffic in both directions, following a truck crash earlier today that had been blocking the road.

SH1 to close again north of Ōtaki

5 February 2018 11:50 am | NZ Transport Agency

Due to a truck crash, State Highway 1 between Manakau and Ōhau in the Manawatū will be closed for up to three hours from 12pm today to allow heavy recovery vehicles to assist in the removal of the truck.

Public feedback sought on Ō2NL preferred route shortlist

5 February 2018 8:30 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has released the shortlisted corridor options for the Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) Project and is inviting public feedback to help refine them to a single preferred route.