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Rule change allows roadway art to support safer streets projects

7 August 2020 10:39 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says changes being made to the rules for road markings will support street safety projects, by allowing roadway art to be used by local road controlling authorities (councils) on low-risk streets, similar to many projects seen overseas.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 9–15 August 2020

7 August 2020 10:38 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 14 August 2020.

Night closures planned on SH1 south of Kaikōura to complete critical safety work

6 August 2020 2:45 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Work to install permanent rockfall protection is underway south of Kaikōura, with night closures starting mid-August to help minimise disruption to the majority of road users during the daytime and at weekends.

Makarora Bridge (SH6) closures restart mid next week

6 August 2020 12:52 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Aspiring Highways team is about to begin several weeks of repairs on the Makarora River Bridge (SH6) Otago. An earlier period of maintenance and strengthening work occurred in March this year.

Waka Kotahi confirms 10 October expiry date for extended WoFs, CoFs and driver licences

6 August 2020 12:40 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging New Zealanders to renew their temporarily extended Warrants of Fitness (WoFs), Certificates of Fitness (CoFs), driver licences and other documents by 10 October 2020 following a decision by Government this week on the expiry date for the temporarily extended documents.

Safer speed limits set on SH16 in Auckland

6 August 2020 12:35 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set new speed limits on State Highway 16 Brigham Creek to Waimauku in west Auckland to help keep all road users safe.

Historic kilns on the move as part of PP2Ō Expressway

6 August 2020 10:25 am | NZ Transport Agency

A painstaking project to a preserve a piece of New Zealand’s history got underway yesterday, as the towering beehive kilns of acclaimed potter Mirek Smišek are moved to a new location, brick by enamel-coated brick.

SH25A to remain closed for most of the day

6 August 2020 10:13 am | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 25A is likely to remain closed for most of the day between Kopu and Hikuai while NZ Police conduct a scene investigation following a police incident on the road last night.

New safer speeds for SH35 townships and beaches

6 August 2020 9:00 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reducing speed limits for the township and beach sections of State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Te Puia Springs to help keep road users safe.

Have your say on proposed improvements to SH30, Iles Road to Rotorua Airport

5 August 2020 11:22 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Upgrades of key intersections are being proposed as part of the Eastern Corridor Stage Two improvements on State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road in Rotorua.

SH1 Wairakei Roundabout maintenance works

3 August 2020 5:18 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises road surfacing maintenance will take place overnight on Wednesday 5 August on State Highway 1 at the Wairakei Roundabout.

Old slip adds complexity to Mangamuka Gorge road repair

31 July 2020 5:08 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says it’s still too early to say when SH1 through the Mangamuka Gorge can be opened to traffic.

SH30/SH30A Rotorua works for week beginning Sun 2 August

31 July 2020 4:49 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises multiple worksites will be in place along State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road between Sala Street and Iles Road, and from Iles Road to Fenton Street on State Highway 30A, in Rotorua next week.

Dewatering work underway to stabilise SH4 slip

31 July 2020 2:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is making good headway on stabilising the Te Oreore slip area on State Highway 4, where a temporary road replaces the section of highway damaged in the October 2019 slip.

Construction starts on Section 2 of Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path

31 July 2020 12:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency

In a major boost for walking and cycling in Auckland’s eastern suburbs, construction is about to start on Section 2 of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path.

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Rule change allows roadway art to support safer streets projects

Auckland overnight motorway closures 9–15 August 2020

Night closures planned on SH1 south of Kaikōura to complete critical safety work

Makarora Bridge (SH6) closures restart mid next week

Waka Kotahi confirms 10 October expiry date for extended WoFs, CoFs and driver licences

Safer speed limits set on SH16 in Auckland

Historic kilns on the move as part of PP2Ō Expressway

SH25A to remain closed for most of the day

New safer speeds for SH35 townships and beaches

Have your say on proposed improvements to SH30, Iles Road to Rotorua Airport

SH1 Wairakei Roundabout maintenance works

Old slip adds complexity to Mangamuka Gorge road repair

SH30/SH30A Rotorua works for week beginning Sun 2 August

Dewatering work underway to stabilise SH4 slip

Construction starts on Section 2 of Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path

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Rule change allows roadway art to support safer streets projects

Auckland overnight motorway closures 9–15 August 2020

Night closures planned on SH1 south of Kaikōura to complete critical safety work

Makarora Bridge (SH6) closures restart mid next week

Waka Kotahi confirms 10 October expiry date for extended WoFs, CoFs and driver licences

Safer speed limits set on SH16 in Auckland

Historic kilns on the move as part of PP2Ō Expressway

SH25A to remain closed for most of the day

New safer speeds for SH35 townships and beaches

Have your say on proposed improvements to SH30, Iles Road to Rotorua Airport

SH1 Wairakei Roundabout maintenance works

Old slip adds complexity to Mangamuka Gorge road repair

SH30/SH30A Rotorua works for week beginning Sun 2 August

Dewatering work underway to stabilise SH4 slip

Construction starts on Section 2 of Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path

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