Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in May 2015

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Overwhelming support for Wellington-Hutt walking and cycling facility

27 May 2015 11:12 am | Wellington Regional Office

The Wellington region is one step closer to a preferred option being identified for an improved walking and cycling facility to link the Hutt Valley with Wellington City.

Work to start for a better Bridge St in Bulls

22 May 2015 3:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Wellington Regional Office

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that work is beginning this weekend to improve the bumpy road surface at Bridge Street on SH1/SH3 through Bulls, and make it easier and safer to cross the road.

Avoid the peak today

15 May 2015 7:28 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is urging Wellingtonians to consider alternatives to their usual morning commute this morning, and to avoid driving during peak hour.

Transport Update - Wellington at 4.50pm

14 May 2015 5:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that SH2 has partially reopened to northbound traffic, after it was closed due to flooding this afternoon.

Transport Update - Wellington at 3.50pm

14 May 2015 3:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency says extreme rainfall is severely affecting the transport network and is advising motorists to plan ahead and explore contingency plans.

Avoid travel in Wellington if possible

14 May 2015 10:54 am

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel across the Wellington region, with rain continuing to fall and more severe weather on its way.

SH1 Coast Road closure

14 May 2015 9:00 am

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 1 between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay is expected to be closed for several hours due to a slip.

Don’t be a hero. Stay indoors with a Milo.

11 May 2015 3:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central Region

The NZ Transport Agency is urging Wellington motorists to take extra care on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning, with a severe weather watch in place for the lower North Island.