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Kaikōura, SH1, reopening Friday after slip clearances, journey time much longer, Lewis Pass route fewer delays

28 February 2018 5:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency will reopen State Highway 1 through Kaikōura from Friday, 2 March, following extensive landslip removal following ex-cyclone Gita.

Takaka Hill, SH60, latest update – new weekend open times

28 February 2018 4:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 60, the Takaka Hill road, damaged in the aftermath of ex-cyclone Gita, continues to be opened twice each day – 7-8 am and 5-6 pm, says the NZ Transport Agency.

Allow more travel time as slip repairs begin on State Highway 15

28 February 2018 3:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Drivers using State Highway 15 in Northland are advised to allow more time for their travel as the NZ Transport Agency begins slip repair work at Twin Bridges, between Nukutawhiti and Awarua.

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

27 February 2018 4:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency

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

Southern Links bat research breaks new ground

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

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

Penrose bridge over SH1 is strengthened against vehicle strikes

26 February 2018 4:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is strengthening a bridge against vehicle strikes on the Southern Motorway.

Public submissions closing on Mt Messenger Bypass

26 February 2018 3:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

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

Update on stink bug-impacted vehicle imports

26 February 2018 2:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has provided the following information to the vehicle import industry in relation to stink bugs.

Update on Kaikōura, SH1, timeline to reopen after large landslides Ex-Cyclone Gita

26 February 2018 2:12 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is unlikely to reopen State Highway 1 through Kaikōura until the end of this week. This will be reviewed and the likely date confirmed on Wednesday, 28 February, 5pm.

Speechly’s Bridge, South Canterbury, reopened – update on repairs

26 February 2018 1:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency’s South Canterbury highway contracts team reopened Speechlys Bridge, State Highway 79, between Geraldine and Fairlie on Sunday afternoon at 4.30 pm. Temporary speed limits of 50km/hour are in place.

Takaka Hill update Monday – caravan, trailer and boat owners can get through end of each day now, weather permitting

26 February 2018 12:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 60, the Takaka Hill road, held up well to convoyed traffic on Sunday, says the NZ Transport Agency. The road was hard hit by Ex-Cyclone Gita a week ago with a number of sizeable slips and damage to the highway.

Significant intersection closure north Christchurch – QEII Drive – Grimseys Road

25 February 2018 1:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The Christchurch Northern Corridor team is closing an intersection on the north side of the city in Redwood from Tuesday night, 27 February.

Update on Takaka Hill, SH60, convoys going well Sunday 25 February

25 February 2018 12:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The Takaka Hill Road, State Highway 60, opened to a single lane with escorted convoys in and out of Golden Bay soon after 9am this morning in the wake of extensive damage wrought by Ex-Cyclone Gita just under a week ago. Around 750 vehicles had made the trip by 11am.

Update on Takaka Hill, SH60, convoys Sunday 25 February and plan for week coming

24 February 2018 7:50 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The Takaka Hill Road, State Highway 60, will be opening on Sunday to a single lane to allow escorted convoys of vehicles in and out of Golden Bay.

Takaka Hill, SH60 – Urgent work progressing to re-establish road access, Sunday convoys for essential trips pending final checks at daybreak Sunday morning

23 February 2018 6:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says while a complete rebuild of at least one section of SH60 between Riwaka and Takaka will be required following the significant damage wrought by Cyclone Gita, the immediate focus is on re-establishing single-lane access as soon as possible.

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News in February 2018

Kaikōura, SH1, reopening Friday after slip clearances, journey time much longer, Lewis Pass route fewer delays

Takaka Hill, SH60, latest update – new weekend open times

Allow more travel time as slip repairs begin on State Highway 15

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

Southern Links bat research breaks new ground

Penrose bridge over SH1 is strengthened against vehicle strikes

Public submissions closing on Mt Messenger Bypass

Update on stink bug-impacted vehicle imports

Update on Kaikōura, SH1, timeline to reopen after large landslides Ex-Cyclone Gita

Speechly’s Bridge, South Canterbury, reopened – update on repairs

Takaka Hill update Monday – caravan, trailer and boat owners can get through end of each day now, weather permitting

Significant intersection closure north Christchurch – QEII Drive – Grimseys Road

Update on Takaka Hill, SH60, convoys going well Sunday 25 February

Update on Takaka Hill, SH60, convoys Sunday 25 February and plan for week coming

Takaka Hill, SH60 – Urgent work progressing to re-establish road access, Sunday convoys for essential trips pending final checks at daybreak Sunday morning

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News in February 2018

Kaikōura, SH1, reopening Friday after slip clearances, journey time much longer, Lewis Pass route fewer delays

Takaka Hill, SH60, latest update – new weekend open times

Allow more travel time as slip repairs begin on State Highway 15

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

Southern Links bat research breaks new ground

Penrose bridge over SH1 is strengthened against vehicle strikes

Public submissions closing on Mt Messenger Bypass

Update on stink bug-impacted vehicle imports

Update on Kaikōura, SH1, timeline to reopen after large landslides Ex-Cyclone Gita

Speechly’s Bridge, South Canterbury, reopened – update on repairs

Takaka Hill update Monday – caravan, trailer and boat owners can get through end of each day now, weather permitting

Significant intersection closure north Christchurch – QEII Drive – Grimseys Road

Update on Takaka Hill, SH60, convoys going well Sunday 25 February

Update on Takaka Hill, SH60, convoys Sunday 25 February and plan for week coming

Takaka Hill, SH60 – Urgent work progressing to re-establish road access, Sunday convoys for essential trips pending final checks at daybreak Sunday morning

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