Raising awareness of the dangers of driver distraction and educating motorists about the importance of vehicle safety was the focus of a combined NZ Transport Agency and police inspection in Katikati this week.
The Transport Agency has confirmed the timing for next month’s extended closures of the Taramakau road/rail Bridge on State Highway 6 near Greymouth, so safety improvement work can be carried out on the entrances to the bridge.
Major safety improvements are on the way for drivers travelling between Christchurch and the West Coast, with construction now underway on the State Highway 73 (SH73) Mingha Bluff Realignment just east of Arthur's Pass Township.
The Transport Agency is urging motorists to factor extra time into their travel plans, to allow for a 24 hour closure next week of the Beaumont Bridge on State highway 8 between Milton and Alexandra.
Work will begin next month four-laning the last section of State Highway 1 to the west of Christchurch, from the Belfast area through to Hornby, following today’s (16 April) ground breaking ceremony by the Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Simon Bridges.
Motorists are being warned of possible delays on State Highway 1 to the west of Christchurch this weekend as the asphalt top coat is laid on the third stage of the Western Corridor.
Work is on track at the Diana Falls slip site for State Highway 6 through Haast Pass to re-open to night-time traffic from next Wednesday 5 November – the first time since September 2013.
Roads in Canterbury and the West Coast will be busy this Labour Day Weekend and the NZ Transport Agency says it will be working with the Police to keep traffic moving and families safe on their travels during the holiday break.
With heavy rain forecast for the West Coast tomorrow after an extended dry spell, the NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to take extra care travelling about the region.
Motorists are being warned of delays on State Highway 7 near Omoto from tomorrow (9 September) with the laying of new sewer pipes by the Greymouth District Council.
The NZ Transport Agency is installing electronic warning signs at two high-risk Canterbury intersections to slow down motorists and reduce the likelihood of crashes.