Media releaseshttps://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/atom2024-03-18T13:47:44+13:00Pukenui Road roundabout construction ahead of schedule, detour lifted early
<p>Construction on the brand-new roundabout on SH1/3 is ahead of schedule, and the necessary nightworks needed for the tie-in phase of the roundabout’s construction have been completed earlier than expected.</p><p>Over the past four weeks, crews have been working overnight to align the new roundabout to the existing state highway network. Stormwater drainage, new kerbs, median island and streetlight installation works have also taken place. While daytime traffic has been using the roundabout since February, the section of SH1/3 outside Base Ohakea has been closed at night with all traffic detoured. This allowed crews to carry out a range of works at the same time without live traffic near the worksite, allowing the works to be completed as safely and efficiently as possible.</p><p>Crews have now completed the necessary work that was needed under a night closure. From today, the roundabout will be open 24/7 and the night-time closure and detour will no longer be in place.</p><p>NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Regional Manager of Infrastructure Delivery, Rob Partridge says crews are currently ahead of schedule as the roundabout nears completion, but there’s still plenty of work to be done on the shared user path ahead of overall project completion date of August this year.</p><p>“We’ve had positive feedback from the local community, and we’ve appreciated the support over the past few months.</p><p>“We’re asking motorists to continue planning their journey for a while longer, expect more temporary traffic management and to drive carefully through our worksite.”</p><p>The roundabout is temporarily operating as a single lane with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place for the safety of crews and motorists amid ongoing construction. The temporary single-lane layout will remain in place while crews carryout daytime works on the range of safety improvements underway, including the shared user path. It will eventually be line marked to have two lanes in both directions as planned, including turning lanes in and out of Pukenui Road that leads to Base Ohakea.</p><h3>Upcoming traffic management</h3><p>Crews are now moving back to daytime works and will continue construction on the range of other safety improvements such as building the shared user path that’s on the western side of the state highway between Tangimoana Road and Pukenui Road. These works will be carried out under a shoulder closure, with temporary traffic management in place.</p><p>Roadside safety barrier will be installed between the path and the northbound lane, and a short section of flexible median barrier (about 700m) is being installed north of the new roundabout to the intersection of Wightman Road. The number of pedestrians and cyclists travelling on the side of the state highway is expected to increase following the construction of the path. These barriers will help protect people using the path, and help prevent head-on crashes on this section of road. We’ve increased the amount of lighting in the area and are also planning to upgrade the intersection of the state highway and Wightman Road by creating a designated right-hand turning bay for traffic. </p><p>The range of safety improvements being made on the Bulls to Sanson corridor will make this stretch of road safer for everyone who uses it.</p><p><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1-sh3-bulls-to-sanson/">SH1/SH3 Bulls to Sanson</a></p><p>Next month, our crews plan to carry out 2-3 nights of final asphalting works and Stop/Go traffic management is likely. We will advise road users of any upcoming traffic management closer to the time.</p><h3><strong>Ohakea CVSC project</strong></h3><p>Next door to the new roundabout, construction on the Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) project is also well underway. This new building, on Pukenui Road, will eventually replace the former NZ Police weigh station on SH1/3. Much of the construction for this project occurs off the state highway. The installation of the in-road scales, automatic licence plate recognition cameras and digital signage boards will take place on SH1/3 throughout 2024, and traffic management will be in place for these works.</p><p><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1-sh3-bulls-to-sanson/ohakea-cvsc/">Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC)</a></p><div class="captionImage leftAlone" style="width: 750px;"><img src="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/img/20240318-sh1-sh3-bulls-to-sanson-roundabout__ResizedImageWzc1MCw0MTNd.jpg" alt="Aerial shot of a road intersection with construction vehicles by a roundabout." width="750" height="413" class="leftAlone ss-htmleditorfield-file image" title="20240318 sh1 sh3 bulls to sanson roundabout" loading="lazy">
<p class="caption leftAlone"><em>Construction progress at the roundabout as of last week.</em></p>
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2024-03-18T13:47:44+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/pukenui-road-roundabout-construction-ahead-of-schedule-detour-lifted-early/Closure coming for State Highway 6 Upper Buller Gorge. Newton River Bridge repairs planned
<p>The repairs mean State Highway 6 Upper Buller Gorge will close for three days and nights next month (29 April to 1 May) so one span of the bridge’s deck can be replaced.</p><p>During the closure, contractors will remove the old deck sections before installing steel nosing and guardrail supports on a new deck currently being built. The old slab space will be filled, the road will be resurfaced and the bridge's guardrails and handrails will be reinstalled.</p><div class="captionImage leftAlone" style="width: 750px;"><img src="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/img/20240318-SH6-Newton-River-Bridge.jpg" alt="An image of a bridge with a prominent sign stating 4.45m, emphasising the height restriction on crossing." width="750" height="563" class="leftAlone ss-htmleditorfield-file image" title="20240318 SH6 Newton River Bridge" loading="lazy">
<p class="caption leftAlone"><em>SH6 Newton River Bridge - deck sections being replaced are shown in the foreground.</em></p>
</div><p>Rob Service, System Manager Top of the South, says the one-lane bridge, originally constructed in 1928, is a vital link connecting Nelson/Tasman with the West Coast.</p><p>"The bridge span being replaced as part of our upcoming work was built in 1988. It's stood the test of time for 36 years but now needs some TLC." </p><p>"Replacing the bridge deck is the most effective, long-term solution to fix sections of the deck that currently rock and to repair damaged supports and connections. The new deck section has a 100-year design life," Mr Service says.</p><p>Mr Service says the three-day closure between the Limeworks and the Lyell Campground means contractors can complete this work safely and, most importantly, faster.</p><p>"You simply can't do these repairs on a one-way bridge without closing it. But a full closure does mean the job is quicker to complete."</p><p>We appreciate the disruption a full closure will cause, particularly given the detour will add an hour to travel times for people travelling between Westport and Nelson. We are doing all we can to mitigate this, so we have planned this work after the busy summer season and after the school holidays, but before the cold, wet winter months," Mr Service says.</p><p>Mr Service urges road users to be aware of the work and adjust their travel plans accordingly.</p><p>Contractors will also undertake general maintenance work during the closure, including sign replacement and trimming overhanging vegetation.</p><p>This work is weather-dependent and may be postponed at short notice. While the aim is to complete the work in three days, two additional days (2 and 3 May) are planned as contingency days if required. If the work needs to be paused, the closure will remain in place until the work is complete.</p><p><strong>Detour route during three-day closure:</strong></p><ul>
<li>Full closure of SH6 Upper Buller Gorge between the Limeworks and the Lyell Campground. </li>
<li>A detour will be in place in both directions between SH6 Upper Buller Gorge via SH65 Shenandoah to Springs Junction; SH7 from Springs Junction, over the Rahu Saddle, and via SH69 Reefton to SH6 Inangahua. </li>
<li> This detour is expected to add an hour to travel time. </li>
<li>Residents can access their property on SH6 on either side of the Limeworks or the Lyell Campground.</li>
</ul><p><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/docs/20230318-SH6-Newton-River-Bridge-map.pdf">SH6 Newton River Bridge works from 29 April to 1 May 2024</a></p>
2024-03-18T13:25:03+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/closure-coming-for-state-highway-6-upper-buller-gorge-newton-river-bridge-repairs-planned/Hop skip and a jump into Beach Hop journeys
<p>Motorists should expect the roads to be busy, but NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is doing its bit to ensure as smooth a ride as possible.</p><p>“While the network is in better shape than this time last year, we are still working to repair damage caused by the extreme weather events of early 2023,” says Andy Oakley, System Manager for NZTA in the Waikato.</p><p>“SH25A is now open however we have several worksites along SH25 where the road is reduced to a single lane with stop/go traffic management in place. Beach Hop cruisers and other visitors should also expect lane narrowing and speed restrictions at numerous sites. (See map attached for more information.)</p><p>“On top of this recovery work, the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions have a large programme of road renewals this season. This means there are many areas on the key routes to and from the peninsula where road resurfacing is underway or has recently been put in place.</p><p>There will be overnight asphalt road resurfacing on SH2 through Paeroa from 19 March for 5 nights. A section of the road will be closed from 8pm until 6am and a detour in place.</p><p>“Slow down, be patient and allow additional time for your journeys,” says Mr Oakley.</p><p>“It is important to adhere to the relevant temporary speed limits during these works to avoid damage to your vehicle and ensure your safety and that of other road users and our road workers.</p><p>“We are pausing all chip sealing resurfacing work on the cruise route for Beach Hop week, to minimise disruption and risk of damage to vehicles, but there will be minor patches of loose chip following recent road repairs.</p><p>“We wish Coromandel businesses, locals and visitors a very enjoyable Beach Hop and thank you all for your patience while we continue to improve the state highways in the region.”</p><p><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/docs/20240318-SH25-Coromandel-State-Highway-recovery-programme-for-March-June-2024.pdf">SH25 Coromandel State Highway recovery programme for March-June 2024</a></p><p> </p>
2024-03-18T09:51:10+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/hop-skip-and-a-jump-into-beach-hop-journeys/Stop/Go works on State Highway 1 between Taupō and Ātiamuri
<p>NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has two projects underway south of Ātiamuri to widen the road and fit flexible safety barriers.</p><p>Near Maroa Road, contractors are finishing works to a 4.5km section where barriers were installed last year. There will be 24/7 stop/go in place for two weeks from Monday 18 March.</p><p>Nearby, on the 6.9km section of SH1 south of the Waikato River bridge, stop/go will be in place 24/7 for three weeks south of Ohakuri Road starting from 19 March. Road widening is underway at this site for safety barrier installation. Work is behind temporary safety barriers and there will be a 50km/h speed restriction.</p><p>The lane closures also provide opportunities for maintenance work to be done.</p><p>The Ātiamuri works are part of a corridor-long focus to improve safety on the 93km between Piarere and Taupō, through road widening and the installation of flexible safety barriers.</p><p>Flexible safety barriers are installed down the middle of a road to prevent head-on collisions, or along the side of the road to help stop run-off-road crashes. These barriers catch vehicles before they hit something harder, like a pole, tree or oncoming car.</p><p><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1-taupo/sh1-piarere-to-taupo-safe-roads-and-roadsides/">SH1 Piarere to Taupō – safe roads and roadsides</a></p>
2024-03-15T16:42:16+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/stopgo-works-on-state-highway-1-between-taupo-and-atiamuri/Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway works for March 2024
<p>The Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions have had a large programme of road renewals this season, explains Andy Oakley, System Manager for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Waikato. This means there are a significant number of sites where new seal has recently been put down.</p><p>“While the network is in better shape than this time last year, we are also continuing to repair damage caused by the extreme weather events of early 2023."</p><p>“State Highway 25A has been open since late December, and further around the peninsula we have several worksites along SH25 where the road is reduced to a single lane with stop/go traffic management in place. Beach Hop cruisers and other visitors should also expect narrower lanes and speed restrictions at sites across the peninsula."</p><p>“Please slow down, be patient and allow additional time for your journeys,” says Mr Oakley.</p><p>South of the Coromandel, there will be overnight asphalt resurfacing on State Highway 2 through Paeroa from Tuesday 19 March, taking a week to complete to complete. A section of the road will be closed from 8pm until 6am each night, with a detour in place.</p><p>It is important to adhere to the relevant temporary speed limits during this type of work to avoid damage to your vehicle and ensure your safety and that of other road users and our road workers.</p><p>We are pausing all chip seal work on the cruise route prior to Beach Hop week, to minimise disruption and risk of damage to vehicles, however there will be minor patches of loose chip following recent road repairs.</p><p>"We wish Coromandel businesses, locals and visitors a very enjoyable Beach Hop and thank you all for your patience while we continue to improve the state highway network."</p><p>For up-to-date travel information please check <a href="https://journeys.nzta.govt.nz/">Journey Planner</a>.</p><h3>Bay of Plenty</h3><h4>Tauranga</h4><ul>
<li><strong>Takitimu North Link Stage One:</strong> Earthworks are underway across a number of sites. On Wairoa Road, traffic has been shifted onto the Wairoa Bridge. Traffic on the bridge is down to one lane with traffic management still in place. The road layout will change frequently while drainage and utilities are installed along with tying in works to connect to the existing road. Pavement work for this will start next week. On Thursday 14 and Friday 15 of March from 7.30am work will be undertaken on Minden Road to install utilities along the shoulder. Traffic management will be in place with a 30km/h speed limit, lanes will be narrowed, with minimal disruption expected. A temporary haul road, separated from SH2, into the Te Mete Valley is operational with a temporary speed limit of 60km/h alongside the haul road. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh2-waihi-to-tauranga-corridor/takitimu-north-link/">More information</a></li>
<li><strong>SH2 Te Puna:</strong> Powerline removal and upgrades will take place between Loop Road and Ainsworth Road on Saturday 16 March, at times both lanes will be held for 2 minutes at a stop/stop while this work is done. Delays are to be expected. There will also be underground drilling taking place at the same time across the highway.</li>
<li><strong>Cambridge/Moffat roads:</strong> Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road Overbridge, between Bethlehem and continues. Until April 2024, there is a full closure of a section of Moffat Road between Tauranga Adventist School and Cambridge Road (East). This is disruptive, there are local alternative routes for light vehicles, and all heavy vehicles can use SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh2-waihi-to-tauranga-corridor/takitimu-north-link/cambridge-road/">More information</a>.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Bay Link:</strong> People travelling between Baypark and Bayfair will continue to see road and lane closures at night. This week, this includes overnight road closures of Hewletts Road flyover southbound, on Maunganui Road southbound (between Golf Road roundabout and Bayfair Shopping Centre), Girven Road and Matapihi Road, and around roundabout. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/baypark-to-bayfair-link/traffic-notices/">More information</a>.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Te Puna:</strong> Powerline removal and upgrades will take place between Loop Road and Ainsworth Road on Saturday 16 March, at times both lanes will be held for 2 minutes at a stop/stop while this work is done. Delays are to be expected. There will also be underground drilling taking place at the same time across the highway</li>
<li><strong>Cambridge/Moffat roads:</strong> Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road Overbridge, between Bethlehem and Tauriko continues. Until April 2024, there is a full closure of a section of Moffat Road between Tauranga Adventist School and Cambridge Road (East). This is disruptive, there are local alternative routes for light vehicles, and all heavy vehicles can use SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh2-waihi-to-tauranga-corridor/takitimu-north-link/cambridge-road/">More information</a>.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Bay Link:</strong> People travelling between Baypark and Bayfair will continue to see road and lane closures at night. This week, this includes overnight road closures of Hewletts Road flyover southbound, on Maunganui Road southbound (between Golf Road roundabout and Bayfair Shopping Centre), Girven Road and Matapihi Road, and around roundabout. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/baypark-to-bayfair-link/traffic-notices/">More information</a>.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Hewletts Road, Tauranga: </strong>As part of the final stages of the Hewletts Road Shared Path, works to commission the cycle signals will be undertaken overnight on Sunday 17 March and Monday 18 March between 7pm and 6am. Works include installing new software for the cycle signals at the intersections of Waimarie Street, Maru Street, Aerodrome Road and Hewletts Road. While software is being installed for each individual intersection, traffic signals will be switched to a flashing orange for up to 30 minutes. Throughout these works, bus lanes will be closed (buses will use general traffic lanes) however no bus stops will be affected. There will be limited impact to pedestrians and cyclists as the shared footpath will still be operational.</li>
<li><strong>Takitimu Drive Toll Road (TDTR):</strong> A reduced speed limit of 80km/h is in place whileTakitimu North Link crews are working behind the barriers.</li>
<li><strong>SH2/Fifteenth Ave: </strong>Early works are underway at SH2/Fifteenth Ave where an on-ramp bridge connection will be built as part of the Takitimu North Link project. Tree felling will take place from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 March (7.30am – 6pm each day) with a shoulder closure in place from the Cameron Road intersection onto SH2. Stop/go will be in place Saturday 23 March on Fifteenth Ave.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Takitimu Drive, Tauranga:</strong> Night works will start on Sunday 17 March and run for 8 nights from 8pm to 4.30 am on Takitimu Drive near the Kopurererua Stream. The SH2 City Centre/Mt Maunganui off-ramps will be closed to traffic travelling east from Bethlehem and travelling north from Tauriko. During the day there will be temporary speed limits in place. Light vehicles will detour on SH2 to 15th Avenue off-ramp then to Cameron Road, Elizabeth Street and then re-join SH2 at the Elizabeth Street roundabout. Heavy vehicles travelling north will be required to take SH29A and SH2 via Baypark and Bayfair, heavy vehicles travelling east will detour SH2 to 15th Avenue off-ramp then through to Turret Road, onto SH29A and SH2 via Baypark and Bayfair. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/smoother-sailing-ahead-thanks-to-upcoming-surfacing/">More information</a></li>
<li><strong>SH2 Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (TELTR) Shared Path:</strong> The shared path alongside SH2 is diverted until May 2024. An alternative option for path users is available via Kaituna Road and Te> Tumu Road.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (TELTR): </strong>The Quayside Properties Ltd-led Rangiuru Business Park Interchange project continues. Temporary barriers are in place until approximately June 2024, with one lane available in either direction. A temporary speed limit of 70km/h applies through the site. <a href="https://rangiuru.co.nz/2022/11/interchange-commences-at-the-rangiuru-business-park/">More information</a>.</li>
</ul><h3>Western Bay of Plenty</h3><ul>
<li><strong>SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa:</strong> Roundabout construction is underway at Sharp Road with significant activities. Stop/go traffic management will be in place at night for concrete and barrier works. There will also be daytime intermittent stop/go traffic management in place which may cause longer delays, but typically expect minor delays of one to two minutes. Please follow the temporary signs and directions of the traffic management team. In the Athenree Gorge as part of the safety improvements project between Waihī and Ōmokoroa, 3.8km of flexible median barrier is being installed north of Katikati, through the Athenree Gorge, beginning late March and due to complete early April. Widening work has previously taken place at this location, and installation of median barrier has been coordinated with the reseals programme on SH2 this summer. Contraflow in place with speed restrictions. Please follow the temporary signs and directions of the traffic management team.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Apata Curves:</strong> Road widening works are underway; these are enabling works for roundabout construction. Contraflow in place with speed restrictions. There will be intermittent stop/go traffic management in place which may cause longer delays, but typically expect minor delays of 1 to 2 minutes. Please follow the temporary signs and directions of the traffic management team.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Tahawai:</strong> Lane shifts, shoulder closures and speed restrictions are in place between Kauri Point Road and Stokes Road as services are relocated. These works are expected to be completed by the end of March.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Bethlehem to Athenree:</strong> Resealing is underway at a number of locations on SH2 between Bethlehem and Waihī. Reseals between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa will result in some line-marking changes with wide centrelines installed (providing greater separation for opposing traffic).</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Ōmokoroa Road:</strong> Near the SH2/Ōmokoroa Road intersection shoulder closures and speed reductions are in place in preparation for early works for the Ōmokoroa roundabout project. <a href="https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/community/about-the-western-bay/projects/omokoroa-peninsula-projects/state-highway-2-intersection">More information</a>.</li>
<li><strong>SH29 Kaimai Range:</strong> Due to unforeseen circumstances the planned overnight closure of SH29 Kaimai Range will not take place between 17-21 March. The next closure will take place from 19-22 May.</li>
<li><strong>SH36 Pyes Pa:</strong> From 7am to 5pm tree felling will take place near 1226 Pyes Pa Road from Monday 18 March and will continue for 4 weeks. Traffic will be held when a tree is being felled; this should be a delay of no more than 2 minutes.</li>
</ul><h3>Rotorua</h3><ul>
<li>The 10<sup>th</sup> edition of Crankworx Rotorua has started and continues until Sunday 24 March. From Wednesday 20 March until Sunday 24 March the competition will move from Whakarewarewa Forest to Skyline Rotorua on SH5. There may be more traffic in the area due to people attending the event during this time.</li>
<li><strong>SH30 Eastern Corridor Stage One: </strong>Nightworks continue on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 March with line marking between Tarawera Road and Iles Road. This night work (7pm to 6am) includes limit lines, fire hydrant/valve markings along the road and through the intersection. We expect to have completed this work by the end of the week, weather dependent. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/connect-rotorua/eastern-corridor">More information.</a></li>
<li><strong>SH30 Eastern Corridor Stage Two</strong>: Work underway between Tumene Drive and Ōwhata Road includes surface milling, asphalting and stormwater connections in the westbound lane. Multiple active worksites may include stop/go, lane shifts and shoulder closures, temporary pedestrian crossings, footpath closures, and/or reduced speed limits. The bus stops outside 473 and 429 SH30 Te Ngae Road are currently closed while construction is underway on new bus stop foundations. The nearest operational bus stop is located 50-metres west on SH30 / Te Ngae Road (towards Basley Road). Access for local residents and businesses will be maintained at all times. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/connect-rotorua/eastern-corridor-stage-2/"> More information.</a></li>
<li><strong>SH33 Te Ngae Junction to Paengaroa:</strong> Pavement construction is underway and minor traffic delays are expected for this work about 6km north of Ōkere Falls. Other work includes widening of the road corridor, installing safety barriers and improving drainage. Temporary traffic management is in place including stop/go, lane shifts, shoulder closures and reduced speed limits. <a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/connect-rotorua/sh33-te-ngae-to-paengaroa/">More information</a>.</li>
</ul><h3><strong>Eastern Bay of Plenty</strong></h3><ul>
<li><strong>SH2 Manganuku Bridge, Waioeka Gorge:</strong> A reduced speed limit of 30km/h for heavy vehicles will remain in place until further notice. Heavy vehicles must adhere to the speed limit as those travelling at higher speeds will exert greater loads on the structure, which currently poses a significant risk. Repairs will start on the bridge Monday 18 March and will take 3-4 weeks to complete.</li>
</ul><h3>Tairāwhiti Gisborne/Hawke’s Bay</h3><ul>
<li><strong>SH5 Napier to Taupō: </strong>Recovery alliance Transport Rebuild East Coast continues to progress work at multiple sites on SH5. This includes safety improvements at high-risk curves, as well as repair, recovery and routine maintenance work at various sites. Overall, please plan for delays of 30-45 minutes across the whole SH5 Napier to Taupō corridor. While this work takes place, stop/go traffic management and temporary reduced speed limits of 30km/h and/or 50km/h are in place in certain areas. Safety improvements are underway at Marshall’s Bridge between Eskdale and Glengarry; and south of the passing lane between Te Pōhue and Te Hāroto. In addition, TREC starts work this week to improve safety at the slow vehicle bay and curves near Tarawera Cafe. As work is dependent on variables such as weather, these dates may change at short notice. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh5-napier-to-taupo-safety-improvements/">More information</a></li>
</ul><h3>Manawatū-Whanganui</h3><ul>
<li><strong>SH1 Utiku:</strong> Road repairs are in progress with a view to restoring the road back to 100km/h by the end of March. Currently 2 lanes are open through the site at 30km/h, from time to time there will be stop/go traffic management in place.</li>
<li><strong>SH1/3 Bulls to Sanson:</strong> Full night closures continue to allow for roundabout tie-in works. The section of SH1/3 outside Base Ohakea is closed at night between 7.30pm and 6am Sunday nights to Friday mornings. The southbound detour for light vehicles is via Tangimoana Road, Taylor Road and onto SH1. The southbound detour for heavy vehicles is via Tangimoana Road, Campion Road and onto SH1. The detour for all northbound traffic is via Fagan Road, Speedy Road, Tangimoana Road and back onto SH1/3. The new roundabout is now open with a 30km/h speed restriction in place and uneven surfaces at times. During daytime hours (and on Friday and Saturday nights), all motorists will be travelling on the new road alignment. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/a-stretch-of-sh13-set-to-close-overnight-as-new-roundabout-nears-completion/">More information</a>.</li>
<li><strong>SH4 Raetihi: </strong>There will be a daytime closure on SH4 between Whanganui River Road and Alexandra Road from 9am to 4pm on 18-22 March. As there are no local detours available, through traffic heading north will need to travel via SH3 from Whanganui, SH1 and SH49; and southbound traffic via SH49, SH1 and SH3.</li>
</ul><h3>Waikato</h3><ul>
<li>A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, these will contribute towards making the roads safer. The programme of works includes a mixture of new and modified signage, new hazard warning signs, roadside safety/barrier guard rail, road widening, improved road lines and improved road markings. It is expected there will be minimal disruption for motorists while this work is completed. The works will take place over the next 3 months. <a href="https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/regions/waikato/roadworks">More Information</a>.</li>
</ul><h3>East Waikato</h3><ul>
<li><strong>SH25 Beach Hop:</strong> Beach Hop takes place from Wednesday 20 to Sunday 24 March. Higher than usual traffic volumes can be expected on SH25 and SH25A, especially in and around Whangamatā.</li>
<li><strong>SH25 Coromandel: </strong>Ongoing recovery works to repair damage caused by last summer’s severe weather. The sites include Kereta, Te Kouma, Kuaotunu and Wharekaho. Stop/go traffic management will be in place at these locations. Work is also underway between Whangamatā and Waihī to repair and upgrade side drains. <a href="https://nzta-sh25sh25athames-coromandel.cmail19.com/t/t-e-eltuiiy-jiilkydkdk-r/">More information</a>.</li>
<li><strong>SH25A Taparahi Bridge: </strong>Temporary speed limits are still in place. Work to finish the restoration of SH25A at the Taparahi worksite is expected to be completed by the end of March. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/state-highway-25a-overnight-closure-coming-up/">More information</a></li>
<li><strong>SH25 Ruamahunga: </strong>Slip stabilisation continues. Equipment and supplies are being delivered to the top of the slope by helicopter on a regular basis. The next closure will be 19 March and will take place between 12 noon and 2pm. SH25 will be closed in both directions at the site for up to 20 minutes at a time so the helicopter can safely operate over the road to deliver those important supplies. The road will then reopen to allow traffic to clear before the next closure.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Paeroa: </strong>Resurfacing will start on Belmont Road in Paeroa from Tuesday 19 and take a week to complete, from 8pm to 6am each night. The road will be open during the day with a temporary speed limit. A detour is available for all vehicles via SH26 Arney Street and Station Road.</li>
<li><strong>SH27 Waharoa: </strong>Safety upgrade work continues on SH27 between Walker Street and McGowan Street and is expected to be finished in early April. SH27 is open to traffic, under lane diversions and stop/go traffic management when needed. Car parks on SH27 will be inaccessible during this period, however the rest area and car park across the road from the Pitt Street intersection will remain open and a safe crossing will be provided at all times. Minor delays are to be expected.</li>
<li><strong>SH27 Mangatarata: </strong>Stop/go traffic management will be in place until late March, while a southbound side barrier, new signs, and line marking (including rumble strips) are installed. At times, there will be nightworks between 7pm and 6am, and a reduced speed limit. Minor delays are expected.</li>
<li><strong>SH24 Matamata to SH29: </strong>Until mid-April stop/go traffic management will be in place at times while road widening work is completed, followed by signage and rumble strip installation. Minor delays are expected.</li>
</ul><h3>Central Waikato</h3><ul>
<li><strong>SH1 Lichfield: </strong>Road rehabilitation continues until Friday 22 March from 6am to 6pm. There will be stop/go in place from 6am-6pm Monday to Saturday along with a temporary speed limit. A detour for light vehicles in both directions will be available via Rollett Road, Paroanui Road, Wiltsdown Road and then rejoining SH1 and reverse. Heavy vehicles will travel through the worksite under stop/go.</li>
<li><strong>SH1 Ātiamuri:</strong> Stop/go will be in place 24/7 south of Ohakuri Road for 3 weeks, where road widening is underway for safety barrier installation, from the Waikato River Bridge south to Thorpe Road. Work is behind temporary safety barriers and there is a 50km/h speed restriction.</li>
<li><strong>SH1 Maroa Road: </strong>There is 24/7 stop/go in place for 2 weeks from Monday 18 March for resealing and joint repairs. This is part of the finishing works on the 4.8km site where safety barriers were installed last year.</li>
<li><strong>SH1 East Taupō Arterial:</strong> Road widening and flexible safety barrier installation continues between Napier Road and the airport roundabout. Speed restrictions will be in place, with completion expected to be mid-2024. <a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/east-taupo-arterial-safety-improvement-work-getting-back-underway-soon/">. More information</a>.</li>
<li><strong>SH41 Tokaanu:</strong> Due to a washout, the road is down to one lane under temporary traffic lights, with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Works to repair the washout are due to begin early April and will take 3-4 weeks to complete.</li>
<li><strong>SH4 Taumaranui: </strong>Work still start on stage one of road rehabilitation on Hakiaha Street in Taumaranui from 19-21 March between 7pm and 5am. There will be a road closure at the SH4 overbridge between Taupo and Bell Roads. Southbound light vehicles will be detoured via Taupo Road, and northbound traffic will be detoured via Bell Road and Short Street. There is no alternative route for heavy vehicles, these vehicles will be convoyed through at two-hourly intervals. (9pm, 11pm, 1am and 3am) each night. Stage two will start mid-April.</li>
</ul><h3>West Waikato</h3><ul>
<li><strong>SH1 Waikato Expressway - Ngāruawāhia section:</strong> Safety improvements and remedial works continue with traffic managed through the site with single lanes and 50km/h speed restriction. The next block of night-time closures and detours is for northbound traffic Sundays to Thursdays, 7pm-5am, 17 March to 11 April. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/waikato-expressway/docs/sh1-ngaruawahia-remedial-and-safety-works-january-2024.pdf">More information</a></li>
<li><strong>SH1 Waikato Expressway – Rangiriri Section: </strong>Final surfacing is underway until Easter. SH1 traffic is on single lanes during the work. Congestion is expected this weekend and those travelling between Auckland and Waikato may want to consider using SH2 and SH27. During the 2-3 days of southbound lane sealing on 17-18-19 March the southbound on and off-ramps will be closed. Detours will be in place using the state highway, however light traffic may choose to exit at Hampton Downs and use local roads south. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/rangiriri/docs/sh1-rangiriri-information-sheet-february-2024.pdf">More information</a></li>
<li><strong>SH1C/SH3 Hamilton: </strong>Road resurfacing will take place at the Kahikatea Drive/Ohaupo Road/Lorne Street and Normandy Avenue intersections, overnight from Sunday 24 March to Thursday 4 April from 7pm to 6am each night, however no work will take place during the easter break from 12 noon Thursday 28 March through to midnight Monday 1 April. During this work the road will be closed to through traffic for a period of time, the detour is via SH1C Lorne Street and SH3 Normandy Avenue. At all other times stop/go traffic management will be in place at the intersection of SH1C Lorne Street/Kahikatea Drive and SH3 Ohaupo Road.</li>
<li><strong>SH3 Rukuhia: </strong>Resurfacing will take place near Rukuhia Road on Tuesday 19 March to Thursday 21 March from 7pm to 6am each night. Access to and from Rukuhia Road, via SH3 Ohaupo will be closed to through traffic, detours will be via the local roads. Stop/go traffic management will be in place on Ohaupo Road.</li>
<li><strong>SH3 Ohaupo: </strong>Due to construction of a signalised pedestrian crossing on SH3 Ohaupo, a temporary speed limit will be in place until the end of March. Minor delays should be expected.</li>
<li><strong>SH1/SH29 Piarere Intersection: </strong>Work is progressing with mass filling on the north and south sides of the intersection to accommodate the foundation works. Traffic delays are expected during construction in this area and an increase of vehicle movements including truck and trailers carrying material to site. Temporary traffic management is in place, including shoulder closures and lane shifts, please follow the instructions of the team on site and any temporary traffic signage. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1-sh29-intersection/">More Information.</a></li>
<li><strong>SH1 Karāpiro: </strong>Work is underway on a section of SH1 between Keeley’s Reserve and Moana Roa Road in preparation for median barrier being installed mid-2024. The main construction work involves 1.5km of shoulder widening, temporary barrier installation, earthworks and pavement construction, followed by surfacing, lighting and permanent barrier installation. During the majority of the construction the slow (left-hand) lane of the southbound passing lane between Keeley’s Reserve and Moana Roa Road will be closed, and the worksite will be under a temporary speed limit of 50km/h. Access in and out of Kentucky Road will remain open. Construction is expected to be finished by late June.</li>
<li><strong>SH1 Karāpiro (Tunakawa Road): </strong> The Gorton Road turnaround is now in place and the right turn onto Gorton Road has been reinstated. The focus has shifted to the Tunakawa Road turnaround. During construction there is no right turn onto SH1 from Tunakawa Road. Motorists need to make use of the Keeley's Reserve turnaround to change direction, which adds around 4-6 minutes to your journey. Once the turnaround construction is complete, the installation of median barrier from Tunakawa Road to Fergusson Gully Road can commence. This is expected to occur towards the end of March, with all work completed by mid-April 2024. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/sh1-karapiro-safety-improvements-hitting-high-gear/">More information.</a></li>
<li><strong>SH1 Karāpiro (Hickey Road): </strong>Construction of the fifth turnaround bay in the SH1 Cambridge to Piarere safety improvements project, just north of Hickey Road, is underway. Along with constructing the turnaround bay, there will be road widening at the weigh station on SH1, between Hickey and Hydro Roads, and installing median and side safety barriers. Construction hours are 7am – 6pm Monday to Saturday, with no work on Sunday or public holidays, and temporary traffic management will be in place during construction. The impact on SH1 traffic is expected to be minor, although there are multiple worksites between Cambridge and Piarere, so some delays to journeys are expected. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/a-turning-point-in-safety-on-state-highway-1/">More information</a></li>
<li><strong>SH30 Kōpaki: </strong>The underpass repairs are due to start Monday 18 March and are expected to take 4 weeks to complete. There will be stop/go traffic management in place 24/7, however between 7am and 5pm there will be periods of stop/stop while machinery is moved around the site. Delays of up to 30 minutes should be expected.</li>
<li><strong>SH30 Te Kūiti: </strong>Due to a slip, priority give-way is in place near Mangaokewa Road, motorists are advised to proceed with caution.</li>
<li><strong>SH30 Kōpaki: </strong>Work will start on Monday 18 March on an underpass near Kōpaki, the works are expected to be completed by the end of March. Stop/go traffic management will be in place 7am to 5pm, outside of these hours the road will be open in both directions with a shoulder closure in place.</li>
<li><strong>SH3 Te Kūiti: </strong>Drivers on SH3 are advised to expect delays, with work taking place to build a retaining wall and culvert on a stretch of highway between Te Kūiti and the SH3/SH4 junction. For the first few days of construction traffic will be down to one lane with stop/go traffic control while the highway is temporarily widened on the southbound shoulder. Drivers should expect short delays at this site. Once this is done the road will be reopened to 2 lanes under speed restrictions for up to 3 months while the retaining wall and culvert are being built, with a few days of stop/go expected at the end of the project.</li>
<li><strong>SH3 Kihikihi: </strong>Maintenance will be carried out on SH3 Lyon Street on Sunday 24 March between 6pm to 5am. A small section of road will be closed between Ballance and Whitmore Streets. A short detour is available via Ballance, Church and Whitmore Streets.</li>
<li><strong>SH3 Otorohanga: </strong>Resurfacing will be taking place near Kio Kio Station Road, Otorohanga from Sunday 17 March for two nights between 8pm and 5am. The road will be closed at night between 8pm and 5am. A detour will be available for light vehicles southbound via Kio Kio Station Road and Puketarata Road then rejoin SH3, northbound via Kakamutu, Ouruwhero and Kio Kio Station Roads. HPMV’s and over dimension vehicles will be stacked and released at regular intervals.</li>
</ul><h3><strong>North Waikato</strong></h3><ul>
<li><strong>Nikau Road to Bombay interchange: </strong>There will be a full northbound closure from Sunday 17 to Tuesday 19 March between 9pm and 5am. Traffic will still be able to travel north using one of the southbound lanes.</li>
<li><strong>SH1 Nikau Road to Pokeno interchange:</strong> There will be a full southbound closure on Thursday 21 March between 9pm and 5am to carry out general maintenance. Traffic will still be able to travel south using one of the northbound lanes.</li>
<li><strong>SH1 Pokeno interchange to Nikau Road: </strong>There will be a full northbound closure on Monday 18 March between 9pm and 5am to carry out general maintenance. Traffic will still be able to travel north using one of the southbound lanes.</li>
<li><strong>Pioneer Road (South) to Mercer interchange:</strong> There will be a full southbound closure on Sunday 17 and Tuesday 19 March between 10pm and 5am to undertake resurfacing. Traffic will still be able to travel south using one of the northbound lanes.</li>
<li><strong>Pioneer Road (North): </strong>The Pioneer Road northbound off-ramp will be closed due to slip repairs. Please continue on SH1 and exit at Pokeno northbound off-ramp, turn around at McDonald Road and head south using Pokeno southbound on-ramp on SH1 to get off at Pioneer Road (South). Work will be ongoing until Friday 10 May.</li>
<li><strong>SH2 Pokeno:</strong> Slip repairs are being carried out until Tuesday 20 March between 7am and 7pm outside Max Birt Sawmills, Pokeno (1.5km from the SH1 Southern Motorway on-ramp). During this time there will be speed reductions in place and road layout changes. <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/auckland-system-management/upcoming-maintenance/">More information</a></li>
<li><strong>Pinnacle Hill Road to Dobson Road: </strong>Stop/go traffic management will be in place from Sunday 17 to Thursday 21 March between 9pm and 5am for stormwater maintenance. Please follow traffic management directions and stop when asked.</li>
</ul><h3>Taranaki</h3><ul>
<li><strong>SH3 Uruti:</strong> Slip repairs continue at SH3 Uruti, north of Mangamaio Road. The work includes the installation of rock mesh protection to improve the safety and resilience of this slip-prone area of the network. The site will be run under stop/go traffic controls 24/7 with delays of approximately 10-15 minutes for the duration of construction and is expected to be completed by the end of March.</li>
<li><strong>SH3 Mt Messenger: </strong>From 7pm on Friday 5 April to 4am on Monday 8 April SH3 Mt Messenger will be closed for resurfacing. There will be scheduled openings to clear traffic queues. Outside this time, road users can expect stop/go traffic management at night between 6pm and 6am between Tuesday 2 April and Friday 19 April, with delays expected of up to 15 minutes. Road users are encouraged to plan ahead.</li>
<li><strong>SH3 Te Ara Tutohu Waitara to Bell Block: </strong>Until mid-June, Princess Street will be closed between SH3 and Armstrong Avenue to everyone except residents while roadworks continue. People travelling to or from Waitara via Princess Street will need to use Nelson Street or Bayly Street. Those wanting to access Princess Street west from Princess Street east (Tikorangi side) will need to use Bayly Street. Both lanes of SH3 are open, and a temporary roundabout will be in place at the Princess Street and SH3 intersection, with the current traffic lights removed. The roundabout is expected to be complete by mid-2024 <a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/stretch-of-sh3-at-waitara-to-close-for-te-ara-tutohu-safety-improvement-work/">More Information</a></li>
<li><strong>SH3 Pio Pio: </strong>Crews will complete asphalt repairs at Moa Street, SH3 in Pio Pio between Ruru and Tui Streets from 22-26 March (weather permitting) between 4pm and 6am, Sunday to Friday. There will be stop/go in place, delays of approximately 10 minutes can be expected. Pedestrian and property access will be maintained; however, some parking may be impacted temporarily while particular areas are under repair. Access to businesses within the site will be maintained, and the footpath will not be impacted. In the case of unsuitable weather, work will be postponed to the next available night.</li>
<li><strong>SH4 Paroparowhero Culvert Replacement: </strong>Work to repair damage from heavy rainfall on SH4 north of Taumarunui, between the intersection of SH43 and Okahukura Bridge Road will continue until June 2024. The repair work involves a temporary lane to maintain traffic flow under 24/7 e-light stop/go controls, while crews install a 3.5 x 4 metre box culvert. From early next week, vehicles will use a temporary road built to enable crews to complete work over both lanes of the existing state highway. Please drive carefully and follow all temporary speed restrictions in place. The work is scheduled to take approximately 6 months, weather permitting. Road users are asked to plan ahead for delays of up to 15 minutes in this area.</li>
</ul><p>For up to 48 hours following completion of chipseal sites, a 50km/h temporary speed limit will be in place until the road is swept and line marking reinstated. The above information is accurate at the time of release. Many of the above works are dependent on a number of factors, particularly weather, and may be postponed at short notice. For up-to-date information on road works, traffic, detours and delays, motorists are encouraged to visit the NZTA Journey Planner website:</p><p><a href="https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner">journeys.nzta.govt.nz</a></p><p>NZTA thanks motorists for their patience while we complete this essential work to keep the state highway network safe, accessible and resilient.</p>
2024-03-15T21:01:46+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/waikato-and-bay-of-plenty-state-highway-works-for-march-6/Lower North Island/Upper South Island - Planned state highway roadworks
<h3>Lower North Island:</h3><ul>
<li>Regular users of State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, must plan for a second week of planned night closures on this route.
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<li><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/planned-night-closures-for-state-highway-2-remutaka-hill/">UPDATE: Planned night closures for State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill</a></li>
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<li>Work crews will be carrying out maintenance on State Highway 1 Mount Victoria Tunnel in Wellington on Monday to Thursday nights. The tunnel will be closed to all traffic between 9 pm and 5:30 am. Traffic management set up for the closure will begin from 7 pm. Drivers travelling to and from Haitaitai, Kilbirnie, and Miramar must factor this into their travel plans.
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<li><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/docs/15032024-wellington-tunnels-closures.pdf">State Highway 1 Wellington Tunnels - Maintenance Closures 2023/24</a></li>
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</ul><h3>Top of the South Island:</h3><ul>
<li>In Nelson, safety barrier works continue on State Highway 6, Whakatu Drive. Night closures begin 17 March and continue until 27 March.
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<li><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/night-closures-coming-next-week-for-state-highway-6-whakatu-drive-safety-barrier-works/">Night closures for State Highway 6, Whakatu Drive safety barrier works</a></li>
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<li>Stop/Go traffic management will be in place at State Highway 1 St Andrews, south of Blenheim with nightworks set to continue until 28 March.</li>
<li><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/stopgo-night-works-planned-for-state-highway-1-near-blenheim/">Stop/Go night works planned for State Highway 1 near Blenheim</a></li>
<li>Work has resumed at the Picton Elevation on State Highway 1. The aim is to have the slow lane restored in May
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<li><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/state-highway-1-picton-elevation-slow-vehicle-lane-back-in-may/">State Highway 1 Picton Elevation – Slow vehicle lane back in May</a></li>
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<li>Drivers heading south from Nelson on the inland route to Christchurch need to be ready for closures for culvert replacements on State Highway 65 Shenandoah Highway
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<li><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/shenandoah-highway-sh65-upcoming-closures-through-maruia-for-culvert-replacements/">Shenandoah highway (SH65) upcoming closures through Maruia for culvert replacements</a></li>
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</ul><p>The details below outline the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in the greater Wellington region and the top of the South Island over the coming week (from Saturday, 16 March). Further details about regional state highway conditions and roadworks are also published on our website:</p><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/regions/wellington/wellington-roadworks/">Wellington Roadworks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/wellington-transport-alliance/">Wellington Transport Alliance</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/regions/nelson-and-marlborough/">Nelson/Marlborough traffic updates</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/regions/tasman/">Tasman traffic updates</a></li>
</ul><p><strong><em>NOTE:</em></strong><em> Roadworks are dependent on weather and other factors. Bad weather can see work postponed to the next suitable night in the works programme</em></p><p><em><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/docs/20240315-weekly-roadworks-list.pdf">View/download the planned state highway roadworks for the Lower North Island/Upper South Island</a></em></p>
2024-03-15T15:08:40+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/lower-north-island-upper-south-island-planned-state-highway-roadworks-18/Resurfacing work, SH1 Kaiwaka
<p>NZTA thanks motorists in advance for their understanding as we carry out these important overnight resurfacing works.</p><p>People travelling on State Highway 1, south of Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road, please be advised that overnight resurfacing works will be taking place over the next 3 nights, from 7pm tonight (Tuesday 12 March).</p><p>NZTA thanks motorists in advance for their understanding as we carry out these important overnight resurfacing works.</p><hr><h4>12 March</h4><p>Work will be completed by 5am each following morning. No work will be done on Friday or Saturday night.</p><p>The last night of work will be Sunday 17 March.</p><p>This work is weather dependent and will be moved to the next available night in unsuitable weather.</p><p>For peoples safety, electronic stop/go traffic management will be in place over this time, with a temporary speed limit of 30km/h around the worksite.</p><p>Please plan ahead and allow extra time when travelling, as these works may cause some delays.</p>
2024-03-15T12:23:27+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/resurfacing-work-sh1-kaiwaka-2/Stretch of SH2 north of Napier closing overnight for recovery works
<p>The road, between Pan Pac Whirinaki and Tutira Store, will be closed overnight on <strong>Monday 8 April and Tuesday 9 April</strong>. The road will close each night at 9pm and reopen at 5am the following day.</p><p>The overnight work is weather dependant. If weather delays the work, contingency dates are scheduled for <strong>Wednesday 10 April and Thursday 11 April</strong>.</p><p>Over the two nights, crews will focus on rock removal at Devil’s Elbow; installing a new culvert at Tongoio Falls and asphalting at Te Ngarue Stream Bridge.</p><p>The worksites are too narrow for one lane closure and there is no viable detour. A full road closure will be in place at the times above so crews can complete the work as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible.</p><p>Transport Rebuild East Coast System Manager Martin Colditz says because there’s no viable detour during the two nights of closures, it’s essential for all road users to plan their journeys.</p><p>“Thank you to all community members and road users for planning ahead and for their support.”</p><p><img src="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/img/15032024-sh2-north-of-napier-closing-overnight__ResizedImageWzYwMCw4Njdd.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="867" class="leftAlone ss-htmleditorfield-file image" title="15032024 sh2 north of napier closing overnight" loading="lazy"></p>
2024-03-15T10:36:27+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/stretch-of-sh2-north-of-napier-closing-overnight-for-recovery-works/Night-time roadworks SH1 Raumanga and SH14 Maunu Road, Te Mai Shops
<p>The works will require the removal and replacement of nine separate manhole covers and raising them to the current road level. When completed, we will reseal the work area around the manhole covers.</p><p>This work will take two weeks to complete. No work will take place on Friday and Saturday nights. This work will be moved to the next available night in unsuitable weather. </p><p>Overnight resealing works will also be taking place on SH14, Maunu Road, by the Te Mai shops from Monday 18 March between 7pm and 5am.</p><p>This work will be completed over a period of three nights. This work will be moved to the next available night in unsuitable weather. </p><p>For everyone’s safety, stop/go traffic management will be in place during works, with a reduced speed of 30km/h in place. These works may cause delays for some road users, please allow extra time when planning your travel. Emergency Services will be accommodated at all times. </p><p>NZTA thanks motorists in advance for their patience while we complete these important works</p>
2024-03-14T15:33:03+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/night-time-roadworks-sh1-raumanga-and-sh14-maunu-road-te-mai-shops/SH1 delays at Rangiriri – use alternative routes
<p>NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says the 4.8km Rangiriri section of the Waikato Expressway is down to single lanes with a reduced speed limit due to surfacing work, which will be completed by Easter (weather dependent).</p><p>Traffic was delayed at the site last weekend, and similar traffic management will be in place this weekend, before more lanes can open next week.</p><p>“Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon will be the peak times again and people may want to consider using SH2 and SH27 to avoid the Rangiriri works,” says NZTA’s Regional Manager for Infrastructure Delivery, Jo Wilton.</p><p>“We don’t expect traffic volumes to be as high as last weekend – when there were multiple events on in Auckland – but using the alternative route will provide a more reliable journey time.”</p><p>The Rangiriri section has been under a under 70km/h speed restriction since repairs finished before Christmas, with a settling period required before final chip-seal surfacing.</p><p>Contractors began chip-sealing the northbound lanes on 6 March. The southbound final surfacing will run for up to three days from Sunday 17 March. While this work is underway, southbound off and on-ramps to the interchanges will be closed and local traffic going in and out of Rangiriri and Te Kauwhata interchanges will need to use alternative routes.</p><p>Sealing work is being done from south to north so the Rangiriri on-ramp will open as soon as possible.</p><p>Traffic will continue on a single lane in each direction until the new seal is bedded in and sweeping completed. The contractor and their traffic management staff will continue to monitor the situation and open more lanes as soon as possible.</p><p>“If the weather plays ball, Easter holiday traffic will be traveling through here on all four lanes ensuring more reliable journeys times and everyone’s valuable time is spent enjoying the break,” says Ms Wilton.<br><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/rangiriri/img/sh1-rangiriri-information-sheet-february-2024.jpg"><span>SH1 surfacing works on SH1 at Rangiriri information sheet - February 2024</span></a></p><p><strong>Alternative routes:</strong></p><p><strong>Auckland to Hamilton: SH2/SH27/SH26</strong> – adds about 30min to journey time. A good option on Friday and Sunday afternoons/evenings.</p><p><strong>Hamilton to Auckland: SH26/SH27/SH2</strong> – adds about 30min. A good option on Friday and Sunday afternoon/evenings.</p><p><strong>Auckland to Tauranga: Take SH2 or SH27</strong> – no change in journey time.</p>
2024-03-14T12:07:17+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/sh1-delays-at-rangiriri-use-alternative-routes/Hawke’s Bay communities encouraged to have say in future of state highway roading network
<p>TREC is an alliance set up to plan, design and manage the delivery of much of the recovery and rebuild work needed on the state highway and rail networks along the East Coast in partnership with local contractors and suppliers.</p><p>Since July when TREC was created, the focus has been on recovery work to restore access to parts of the State Highway network, such as the current work to build a retaining wall at Devil’s Elbow on State Highway 2. This recovery work has been progressing well resulting in fast action for communities.</p><p>Across Hawke’s Bay more than 11 recovery sites have been completed from a total of 156. A further 33 are in construction and 53 in design.</p><p>From next week, TREC is hosting a series of community drop-in sessions (details below) for local communities to get to know more about TREC’s ongoing recovery work, to meet the team and share local knowledge. We’ll be asking people for their views and feedback on potential long-term rebuild projects at Eskdale at the intersection of SH2 and SH5 Napier-Taupō Road, and SH2 at Devil’s Elbow.</p><p>At the same time, we’ll be providing a progress update on SH2 Waikare Gorge project, and talking about resilience sites being investigated along SH2 and SH5.</p><p>These initial projects are a key focus because they’re all critically important parts of the network to keep freight moving and communities connected, especially in emergencies.</p><p>TREC Hawke’s Bay spokesperson Jacob Laird says hi-vis vests and hard hats are a common sight on our network and will be for a number of years.</p><p>“These drop in sessions are the perfect opportunity to meet some of the TREC team behind those hi-vis vests and hard hats.</p><p>“We want to hear from the people who live and work in these communities and who drive the state highway network regularly.</p><p>“We value the support of local communities and communities for their support since Cyclone Gabrielle. We do want to reiterate our thanks to people for their support while we restore access and rebuild a more resilient network,” says Mr Laird.</p><p>TREC wants as many people as possible to have their say on the network, and in particular the current focus areas of Esk Valley, and Devil’s Elbow. People who can’t make any of the drop-in sessions are being invited to have their say via an online questionnaire, open from next Monday 18 March through to 16 April on the TREC webpage of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.</p><p><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/transport-rebuild-east-coast/have-your-say/">NZ Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC)</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">There will be more opportunities to share your views on rebuild work and help shape the future of the East Coast state highway network.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Details of the community drop-in sessions, starting next Monday:</span></b></p><table>
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<p>Monday 18 March</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>ESKDALE</p>
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<p>King George Hall, Main North Road, Bay View, Napier</p>
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<p>Tuesday 19 March</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>PUTORINO</p>
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<p>Waikare & District Sports Club, Putorino Domain 12 Waikare Road</p>
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<p>Wednesday 20 March</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>TE PŌHUE</p>
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<p>Te Pōhue Golf Club Rooms, 2885 State Highway 5, Te Pōhue</p>
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<p>Monday 25 March</p>
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<p>From 4 to 6pm</p>
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<p>NŪHAKA</p>
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<p>Kahungunu Marae – Wharekai 6 Mataira Street, Nūhaka</p>
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<p>Tuesday 26 March</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>WAIROA</p>
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<p>Function Room - Wairoa Community Centre</p>
<p>33 Marine Parade, Wairoa </p>
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2024-03-14T08:19:42+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/hawkes-bay-communities-encouraged-to-have-say-in-future-of-state-highway-roading-network/Tairāwhiti communities encouraged to have say in future of state highway roading network
<p>TREC is an alliance set up to plan, design and manage the delivery of much of the recovery and rebuild work needed on the state highway and rail networks along the East Coast in partnership with local contractors and suppliers. We are also working closely with Iwi and council partners.</p><p>Since July when TREC was created, the focus has been on recovery work to restore access to parts of the State Highway network, such as fixing damaged sites along SH35 and around Mangahauini. This recovery work has been progressing well resulting in fast action for communities. Across Tairāwhiti more than 120 recovery sites have been completed from a total of 264. A further 25 are in construction and 78 in design. The recovery work will continue until the end of the year.</p><p>From next week, TREC is hosting a series of community drop-in sessions (details below) for local communities to get to know more about TREC’s ongoing recovery work, to meet the team and share local knowledge. We’ll be asking people for their views and feedback on potential long-term rebuild projects including Mangahauini Gorge on SH35.</p><p>At the same time, we’ll be providing a progress update on large projects such SH35 Hikuwai Bridges and talking about resilience sites being investigated along SH2.</p><p>These initial projects are a key focus because they’re all critically important parts of the network to keep freight moving and communities connected, especially in emergencies.</p><p>TREC Tairāwhiti spokesperson Richard Bayley says while the alliance is using the expertise of local contractors to carry out work, the input from local communities, iwi, hapū and other organisations is invaluable.</p><p>“We want to hear from the people who live and work in these communities and who drive the state highway network regularly.</p><p>“We are grateful to communities for all their support since Cyclone Gabrielle, crews for their hard work and road users for their understanding. We know it hasn’t been easy with so many worksites in operation and we do want to reiterate our thanks to people for their support while we restore access and rebuild a more resilient network,” says Mr Bayley.</p><p>TREC wants as many people as possible to have their say on the network, and in particular the current focus area of Mangahauini Gorge. People who can’t make any of the drop-in sessions are being invited to have their say via an online questionnaire, open from next Tuesday 19 March through to 16 April on the TREC webpage of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.</p><p><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/transport-rebuild-east-coast/have-your-say/">NZ Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC)</a></p><p>There will be more opportunities to share your views on rebuild work and help shape the future of the East Coast state highway network.</p><p><strong>Details of the community drop-in sessions, starting next Monday:</strong></p><table>
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<p>Tuesday 19 March</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>PUTORINO</p>
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<p>Waikare & District Sports Club, Putorino Domain 12 Waikare Road</p>
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<p>Monday 25 March</p>
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<p>From 4 to 6pm</p>
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<p>NŪHAKA</p>
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<td width="230">
<p>Kahungunu Marae – Wharekai 6 Mataira Street, Nūhaka</p>
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<p>Tuesday 26 March</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>WAIROA</p>
</td>
<td width="230">
<p>Function Room - Wairoa Community Centre</p>
<p>33 Marine Parade, Wairoa </p>
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<p>Wednesday 3 April</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>ŌPŌTIKI</p>
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<p>Ōpōtiki Primary School, 80-88 Church Street, Ōpōtiki</p>
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<p>Thursday 4 April</p>
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<p>From 4 to 6pm</p>
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<p>TE KARAKA</p>
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<td width="230">
<p>The Rangatira Tavern, 26 Library Road, Te Karaka</p>
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<p>Monday 8 April</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>GISBORNE</p>
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<p>Midway Surf Lifesaving Club – Community Hub, 40 Centennial Marine Parade, Gisborne</p>
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<p>Tuesday 9 April</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>TOLAGA BAY</p>
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<p>Reynolds Hall, 4046/11 Monkhouse Street, Tolaga Bay</p>
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<p>Wednesday 10 April</p>
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<p>From 5 to 7pm</p>
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<p>TOKOMARU BAY</p>
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<p>The Haven Senior Citizens Association, 6 Tokomaru Street, Tokomaru Bay</p>
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2024-03-14T08:18:20+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/tairawhiti-communities-encouraged-to-have-say-in-future-of-state-highway-roading-network/Next steps for Airport to Botany Bus Rapid Transit Project
<p><a href="https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/airport-to-botany-rapid-transit">Airport to Botany Rapid Transit project</a></p><p>This long term project is part of the Southwest Gateway programme which will deliver a fast, frequent, high capacity public transport route between Auckland Airport and the city’s southern suburbs of Manukau and Botany.</p><p>The decisions on the NoRs follows NZTA and Auckland Transport receiving Council’s recommendation from their independent hearings panel. The hearing was held in August 2023 and Council’s recommendation was issued last December.</p><p>Auckland Council will now inform submitters and other interested parties of the decisions and the 15-day appeal period. It is anticipated that the designations should be finalised by the end of 2024, subject to resolution of any appeals that are filed.</p><p>The Airport to Botany Busway has been listed as a priority project in the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport currently out for consultation.</p><p>Current priorities for NZTA include finalising construction of the Eastern Busway, and alongside this planning will also be undertaken in the next three years for the delivery of the Airport to Botany Busway.</p><p>Project planning, funding and construction timeframes will be confirmed with the release of the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) later this year.</p>
2024-03-14T07:49:36+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/next-steps-for-airport-to-botany-bus-rapid-transit-project/Shenandoah highway (SH65) upcoming closures through Maruia for culvert replacements
<p>Two highway culverts north of Springs Junction and the Lewis Pass scenic route (SH7) are being replaced. This will require a full highway closure for four days, spread over two weeks.</p><p><strong>Are there alternatives? </strong></p><p>The alternate route is via the Upper Buller Gorge, Reefton, and the Rahu Saddle to Springs Junction, which will take about an hour compared to 45 minutes on the Shenandoah. <em>(See map below).</em></p><p><strong>Dates and midday opening slot</strong></p><p>The first two closures are on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, 19 and 20 March. The second two days are the following week on Tuesday and Wednesday, 26 and 27 March.</p><p>SH65 will be closed at each end, between O’Sullivans Bridge and Springs Junction, from 6.30 am to 6 pm with an opening from 12.30pm to 1.30 pm for traffic to get through.</p><ul>
<li>People are reminded the route will be open after 6 pm each day through to 6.30 am the next morning, as well as the 12.30 to 1.30 pm slot.</li>
<li>The local school bus will be escorted through and people will be able to access their properties on either side.</li>
<li>This work requires dry weather so if it is wet, it will be re-scheduled. </li>
<li>People can check for updates on the NZTA traffic updates page the night before: <br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.journeys.nzta.govt.nz%2Fhighway-conditions%2F&data=05%7C02%7CFiona.Duffy%40nzta.govt.nz%7Caedd73461deb45c7e53808dc42f47cea%7C7245e48ca9ff4b2898ef05cfa8edb518%7C0%7C0%7C638458865049657851%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xhutzs%2B7mxMarjNiKhrs1Clg29j5%2FqnqFJwdamUZldE%3D&reserved=0">journeys.nzta.govt.nz</a></li>
</ul><p>NZTA thanks all drivers of SH65 for working around these times and adding in extra travel if necessary.</p><p><img src="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/img/13032024-shenandoah-highway-closures__ResizedImageWzYwMCw0Mzdd.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="437" class="leftAlone ss-htmleditorfield-file image" title="13032024 shenandoah highway closures" loading="lazy"></p>
2024-03-13T13:38:42+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/shenandoah-highway-sh65-upcoming-closures-through-maruia-for-culvert-replacements/State Highway 1 Picton Elevation – Slow vehicle lane back in May
<p>Contractors will resume drainage works and repairs, reinstate the slow vehicle lane, and bring the entire stretch of road back to 100 km/h by early May.</p><p>At the end of last year, contractors worked hard to fix groundwater issues affecting the road surface.</p><p>Rob Service, System Manager Top of the South, says these efforts as well as subsequent site monitoring have shown that the groundwater flow has reduced.</p><p>“It means we can now get on with reinstating this vital stretch of state highway and make it easier for drivers to complete their travel.”</p><p>“To do this, contractors will repair the slumped road surface in the slow vehicle lane and install new culverts across the full width of the state highway, new sumps and drainage channels on the eastern side of the road, and new outlets and bank protection on the western side, then before reinstating the full width of the road,” Mr Service says.</p><p>From <strong>Monday, 25 March</strong>, work will be carried out between <strong>7 am and 5:30 pm</strong> under a temporary speed limit of 30 km/h.</p><p>From <strong>6 pm to 6 am</strong>, work will continue under stop/go. Road users must plan for delays of up to 15 minutes and must factor this into their travel plans. This is especially important for drivers with Cook Strait ferry connections.</p><p>Mr Service says stop/go traffic management is needed to keep contractors and road users safe.</p><p>“To minimise disruption, we will only do this at night when fewer vehicles are on the road. Contractors will work six days a week to finish the job as quickly as possible.”</p><p>“We realise this part of State Highway 1 has been affected for some time, but it has been a big job and has required careful planning and construction,” Mr Service says.</p><p>NZTA/Waka Kotahi thanks drivers for their patience and cooperation while these final works are completed. Contractors will make every effort to finish them as quickly and efficiently as possible.</p><p><strong>Works Schedule:</strong></p><ul>
<li>Monday, 25 March, to early May (Monday to Saturday – no work on Sundays).</li>
<li>A reduced temporary speed limit of 30 km/h will be in place at roadwork sites between 7 am and 5:30 pm.</li>
<li>Stop/Go traffic management will be in place overnight between 6 pm and 6 am. Expect delays of up to 15 minutes during this time. North bound ferry traffic will be prioritised.</li>
<li>These works are weather-dependent and may be delayed.</li>
</ul><p>There are other work areas on our state highways across the top of the South Island including night works on State Highway 1, near St Andrews south of Blenheim, until 28 March. Please plan ahead to ensure you reach your destination on time.</p><p><strong>Map of works area:</strong></p><p><strong><img src="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/img/13032024-picton-elevation-works__ResizedImageWzYwMCw2MDBd.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="600" class="leftAlone ss-htmleditorfield-file image" title="13032024 picton elevation works" loading="lazy"></strong></p><p>Further information about these works can be found on our website</p><p><a href="https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1-picton-elevation-repairs/">SH1 Picton elevation repairs</a></p>
2024-03-13T13:24:41+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/state-highway-1-picton-elevation-slow-vehicle-lane-back-in-may/Smoother sailing ahead thanks to upcoming surfacing
<p>Work begins on Sunday 17 March and will take approximately 8 nights to complete (weather depending).</p><p>Workers will be on site each night between 8.00pm and 4.30am. During this time there is a full closure of the SH2 City Centre/Mt Maunganui off-ramps for traffic travelling northbound.</p><p>This section of the Tauranga state highway network is a critical link for people working, living and playing in the beautiful Bay, explains Roger Brady Bay of Plenty Regional Manager Maintenance and Operations at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.</p><p>“Every day, thousands of people travel through this part of SH2, heading off to hang out in the Mount, or deliver freight to the Port and to work and get home. We need to keep this route safe, smooth and resilient,” says Mr Brady.</p><p>These night works will see the rebuilding of a section of SH2. This includes new asphalt layers and road markings.</p><p>Detours will be in place while the night work is underway. During the day there is a reduced speed limit in place which will cause delays, this is due to the change in surface levels at each end of the worksite.</p><p>“Doing this work at night will help to reduce the disruption, and to keep our road crews safe.”</p><p>Road closures, detours or temporary speed limits are also in-place for other works across the Bay. This includes overbridge construction on Cambridge Road (Takitimu North Link), work on SH29 Kaimai Ranges and SH2 between Waihī and Bethlehem, and the final stages at Baypark to Bayfair Link.</p><p>“Road works have been a feature of people’s journeys across the Bay of Plenty this summer. We understand this has been frustrating for some drivers, but making the most of the warm and dry weather means our roads will be stronger and more resilient for longer.</p><p>“Our advice is to plan ahead and use the NZTA Journey Planner on the day of your travel. You’ll be able to see the latest road and traffic conditions, and make the most out of your travel,” says Mr Brady.</p><p><a href="https://journeys.nzta.govt.nz/">journeys.nzta.govt.nz</a></p><p><strong>Nighttime detour:</strong></p><p>Light vehicles: Light vehicles to continue on SH2 to 15th Avenue off-ramp, then to Cameron Road, Elizabeth Street, and then re-joining SH2 at the Elizabeth Street roundabout.</p><p>Heavy vehicles – from Tauriko: Heavy vehicles travelling north will be required to take SH29A, and SH2 via Baypark and Bayfair. This will add approximately 10 minutes to travel times.</p><p>Heavy vehicles – from Bethlehem: Heavy vehicles travelling east will be required to continue on SH2 to 15th Avenue off-ramp, then through to Turret Road, onto SH29A and SH2 via Baypark and Bayfair. This will add approximately 10 minutes to travel times.</p>
2024-03-13T12:33:56+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/smoother-sailing-ahead-thanks-to-upcoming-surfacing/Auckland overnight motorway closures 15 March – 23 March 2024
<p>Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday.</p><p><a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/auckland">Daily updated closure information</a> </p><p>Unless otherwise stated, closures start at <strong>9pm</strong> and finish at <strong>5am</strong>.</p><h4>NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)</h4><ul>
<li>Southbound lanes between Warkworth Roundabout and Silverdale on-ramp, 20 March</li>
<li>Puhoi southbound on-ramp, 20 March</li>
<li>Orewa southbound on-ramp, 20 March</li>
<li>Millwater southbound on-ramp, 20 March</li>
<li>Northbound lanes between Silverdale off-ramp and Warkworth Roundabout, 19 March</li>
<li>Orewa northbound on-ramp, 19 March</li>
<li>Silverdale northbound on-ramp, 19 March</li>
<li>Southbound lanes between Constellation Drive off-ramp and Northcote Road on-ramp, 17 March (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Constellation Drive southbound on-ramp, 17 March</li>
<li>Tristram Avenue southbound on-ramp, 17 March</li>
<li>Curran Street northbound on-ramp, 19-21 March</li>
<li>Shelly Beach Road southbound off-ramp, 17-21 March</li>
</ul><h4>CENTRAL MOTORWAY JUNCTION (CMJ)</h4><ul>
<li>Eastbound lanes between Wellesley Street East (SH1) off ramp and Alten Road, 17-21 March (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Eastbound lanes between Wellesley Street East (SH16) off ramp and Alten Road, 17-21 March (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Grafton Road eastbound on-ramp, 17-21 March</li>
<li>Westbound lanes between Stanley Street off-ramp and Wellesley Street East on-ramp, 17-21 March (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
</ul><h4>SOUTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)</h4><ul>
<li>St Marks Road southbound on-ramp, 20 March (approx. 8:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Market Road southbound off-ramp, 20 March (approx. 8:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Market Road northbound off-ramp, 17-19 March (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>SH1 southbound to SH20 northbound link, 20 March</li>
<li>Redoubt Road southbound on-ramp, 20 March</li>
<li>Southbound lanes between Takanini off-ramp and Papakura on-ramp, 17-21 March (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Northbound lanes between Drury/SH22 off-ramp and Takanini on-ramp, 21 March</li>
<li>Papakura (Diamond) northbound on-ramp, 21-21 March</li>
<li>Papakura (Loop) northbound on-ramp, 21-21 March</li>
<li>Papakura northbound off-ramp, 15-23 March (24/7)</li>
<li>Northbound lanes between Drury/SH22 off-ramp and Papakura on-ramp, 17 & 19-20 March</li>
<li>Drury/SH22 northbound on-ramp, 17 & 19-21 March</li>
<li>Drury/SH22 northbound off-ramp, 15 March (approx. 12 Midnight to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Beaver Road northbound on-ramp, 17 & 19 March</li>
<li>Beaver Road northbound off-ramp, 17 & 19 March</li>
<li>Nikau Road northbound on-ramp, 17 & 19 March</li>
<li>Southbound lanes between Nikau Road off-ramp and Nikau Road on-ramp, 18 & 21 March (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Northbound lanes between Ridge Road off-ramp and Nikau Road on-ramp, 18 & 21 March (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Razorback Road northbound on-ramp, 18 March (approx. 8:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>SH1 northbound to SH2 eastbound link, 18 March (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Pokeno northbound on-ramp, 18 March (approx. 8:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Razorback Road southbound off-ramp, 21 March (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>SH1 southbound to SH2 eastbound link, 21 March (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Southbound lanes between Pokeno off-ramp and Pokeno on-ramp, 21 March (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Northbound lanes between Pokeno off-ramp and Pokeno on-ramp, 21 March (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Southbound lanes between Mercer off-ramp and Mercer on-ramp, 19 March (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Northbound lanes between Mercer off-ramp and Mercer on-ramp, 19 March (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Te Kauwhata southbound off-ramp, 17-21 March (24/7)</li>
<li>Te Kauwhata southbound on-ramp, 17-21 March (24/7)</li>
<li> Rangiriri southbound off-ramp, 17-21 March (24/7)</li>
</ul><h4>NORTHWESTERN MOTORWAY (SH16)</h4><ul>
<li>Southbound lanes between Waimauku roundabout and Trigg Road, 17-21 March</li>
<li>Northbound lanes between Trigg Road and Waimauku roundabout, 17-21 March</li>
<li>Te Atatu Road (Diamond) southbound on-ramp 20-21 March</li>
</ul><h4>UPPER HARBOUR MOTORWAY (SH18)</h4><ul>
<li>None planned</li>
</ul><h4>SOUTHWESTERN MOTORWAY (SH20)</h4><ul>
<li>Massey Road southbound off-ramp, 17 & 21 March (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)</li>
<li>Massey Road southbound off-ramp, 19-20 March</li>
<li>Massey Road southbound on-ramp, 19-20 March</li>
<li>Cavendish Drive southbound on-ramp, 21 March</li>
</ul><h4>GEORGE BOLT MEMORIAL DRIVE (SH20A)</h4><ul>
<li>None planned</li>
</ul><h4>PUHINUI ROAD (SH20B)</h4><ul>
<li>None planned</li>
</ul><h4>STATE HIGHWAY 22 (SH22)</h4><ul>
<li>None planned</li>
</ul><h4>STATE HIGHWAY 2 (SH2)</h4><ul>
<li>SH2 westbound to SH1 southbound link, 21 March (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)</li>
</ul><p>Please follow the signposted detours. NZ Transport Agency thanks you for your co-operation during these essential improvements and maintenance.</p><p><a href="https://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/auckland">Current overnight closure information</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.at.govt.nz">Auckland roads and public transport</a></p>
2024-03-15T15:36:56+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/auckland-overnight-motorway-closures-15-march-23-march-2024/Switch to daytime work on Thursday as summer heat dwindles in the Kawarau Gorge
<p>This area of SH6 has around 600 vehicles each hour so drivers need to build in extra time, ten to 15 minutes, for the Stop/Go and expect to be part of a queue.</p><p>“We can’t seal when it is only 4 degrees Celsius overnight and expect a lasting, reliable result,” says Robert Choveaux, System Manager for NZTA Otago and Southland. “We need to get the second half of this piece of work completed before winter, so the stretch of SH6 nearer to Gibbston will be sealed under Stop/Go tomorrow - Thursday, 14 March.”</p><p>Crews will hold traffic in each direction and manage a single lane through the work site. The work will be done between 9 am and 4 pm, one side of the road at a time, with a 30 km/hour speed limit to bed in the new seal.</p><p><em>The road cone marks where this work is happening – now switching to day time for Thursday 14 March:</em></p><p><em><img src="https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/img/13032024-kawarau-gorge-work.jpg" alt="" width="517" height="499" class="leftAlone ss-htmleditorfield-file image" title="kawarau gorge work" loading="lazy"></em></p>
2024-03-13T12:17:07+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/switch-to-daytime-work-on-thursday-as-summer-heat-dwindles-in-the-kawarau-gorge/Stop/Go night works planned for State Highway 1 near Blenheim
<p>Contractors are busy doing drainage, pavement rehabilitation, road resurfacing, and line marking in the area. Currently, this is being done during the day under a temporary 30 km/h speed limit.</p><p>However, from <strong>Thursday, 14 March to Thursday, 28 March, between 7 pm and 6 am (Monday to Friday), </strong>contractors will complete the work under stop/go traffic management.</p><p>Doing the work at night when traffic volumes are lower is safer for work crews and drivers. It also means the work will have less impact on highway traffic during the day.</p><p>Contractors are making every effort to complete this work as quickly as possible and to ensure disruption for road users is minimised.</p><p>However, the stop/go night works will affect travel times, and drivers can expect short delays of up to five minutes.</p><p>Road users, particularly those with Picton ferry connections, should factor this into their travel plans.</p><p>These works are weather-dependent, and timings may change. Updates on the highway’s status can be checked on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website.</p><p><a href="https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/nelson-and-marlborough">Highway conditions – Nelson/Marlborough</a></p>
2024-03-13T11:27:05+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/stopgo-night-works-planned-for-state-highway-1-near-blenheim/Serious crash at Leithfield, North Canterbury, SH1 – expect delays
<p>Police and emergency services are attending the crash and have closed the highway between Gartys Road and Mays Road intersections. Leithfield is around 40 km north of Christchurch.</p><p><strong>Detour in place local roads</strong></p><p>A detour around the crash is now in place: For northbound traffic, turn left onto Gartys Road, right onto Terrace Road, and then right onto Mays Road. Reverse for southbound traffic.</p><p>The state highway could remain closed for eight hours.</p><p>For updates on this crash and highway closure:<br><a href="https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/canterbury/closures/460325">www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz</a></p><p> </p>
2024-03-12T18:38:46+13:00https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/serious-crash-at-leithfield-north-canterbury-sh1-expect-delays/