Media releases

News within "Wellington regional office" in April 2011

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Mt Victoria Tunnel systems set for upgrade

28 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will start work on 9 May 2011 to upgrade the Mt Victoria Tunnel's operating systems.

Plan ahead for Easter traffic - Wellington region

20 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

With traffic expected to be heavy over the Easter Weekend, NZTA is advising motorists to plan ahead to avoid expected delays.

NZ Transport Agency welcomes council support for Ngauranga
to Airport Corridor Plan

20 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency Regional Director Jenny Chetwynd has welcomed the Wellington City Council's reconfirmation of support this evening for the Ngauranga to Airport Corridor Plan.

Wellington Traffic Operations Centre opens in time for
Easter

19 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Wellington's new Wellington Traffic Operations Centre opened today to improve highway operations and keep motorists better informed with up-to-the-minute travel information including road works, accidents and the latest weather conditions.

Delays on SH1 after Terrace Tunnel crash

15 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

3:38pm. The NZTA advises motorists that the southbound lane of the SH1 Terrace Tunnel is closed following a multiple nose-to-tail crash this afternoon, and motorists in both directions should expect significant delays.

Terrace Tunnel reopens but delays expected

15 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

3.54pm. The NZTA advises motorists that the southbound lane of the SH1 Terrace Tunnel has been reopened following a multiple nose-to-tail crash this afternoon, but motorists in both directions should expect significant delays.

T2 restrictions at Mana to be replaced by clearways

4 April 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is to remove the current T2 lane restrictions along Mana Esplanade and replace them clearways, together with new traffic signals at the Marina View intersection. This follows the Environment Court's approval of a consent order to enable these changes to proceed.