UPDATE: The community drop-in session planned for 30 August is now a zoom session in light of the latest Covid-19 Lockdown Level 4. See details below, updated 26 August.
Data released today by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirms a significant drop in travel within New Zealand’s main urban centres following the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 4.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect delays on State Highway 1 at Paekākāriki in both directions this afternoon, as the clean-up following this morning’s slip continues.
Work on a major intersection upgrade in Ashburton, Mid Canterbury, begins this week. The aim is to make it safer for school students, people who bike or walk and all road users to get around the growing town.
The importance of a safe, more resilient Tairua community came to the fore as people had their say on proposed Pepe Stream Bridge replacement options at Tairua School yesterday.
Nearly 4000 native plants are being planted along State Highway 35’s roadside banks over the next four weeks to help strengthen and stabilise the road.
People can expect to see lots of construction if they’re travelling on State Highway 1 between Porirua and Johnsonville throughout August and September, as work continues to make Wellington’s motorway network easier to use and more responsive.
The people of Tairua rely on safe access over waterways to stay connected and for the community to thrive. That’s why Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is starting construction of a footbridge this week so walkers and cyclists can safely cross Graham’s Stream.
Stop. Look for trains. Stay alive. New Zealand Police and Waka Kotahi are urging New Zealanders to heed a potentially life-saving ‘wake-up call’ highlighting the risks of railway level crossing crashes.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists in the Wellington region to take extra care on the roads over the next couple of days due to challenging weather conditions.
A unique bridge across the slip-prone Waikare Gorge on State Highway 2 (SH2) is a key feature of the preferred route that has been given the green light to move into the detailed design and consenting phases.