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Heavy rain coming – drivers on alpine passes, be prepared

30 June 2017 2:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Heavy rain is expected in parts of the South Island, in particular State Highways 7 and 73 (Lewis Pass and Arthur’s Pass) today and through the weekend to Monday, 3 July.

New slips add to challenges in Manawatū Gorge

29 June 2017 11:31 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says further small slips in the Manawatu Gorge have added to the challenges facing work crews and engineers working hard to stabilise hillsides and rock faces to make the road safe for traffic.

Proposed safer speeds for travel through Kaukapakapa

28 June 2017 12:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is proposing to lower the speed limits on State Highway 16 either side of Kaukapakapa Village to improve safety and respond to the increasing traffic in the area. It’s now seeking feedback from the community and those who travel through the area to the proposed changes.

Proposed speed changes to make travel near Puhoi safer

28 June 2017 10:01 am | NZ Transport Agency

The community is being asked for its feedback on proposed changes to speed limits to improve safety for those travelling through the State Highway 1 intersection at Puhoi.

Community help sought on SH3 safety improvements

27 June 2017 12:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency wants to talk to the local community about making a further two sections of State Highway 3 safer for everyone who uses the busy road.

Canterbury and West Coast property owners urged to check state of fences to ensure stock and road users are safe

27 June 2017 12:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency and Police are reminding property owners of their responsibility to keep animals safely fenced after two recent crashes involving horses. One was a serious crash on the Northern Motorway, State Highway 1, on the outskirts of Christchurch and the other on State Highway 6 just north of Hokitika, on the West Coast.

Waterview Shared Path progressing well

26 June 2017 9:50 am | NZ Transport Agency

Traditional Māori design and modern engineering skills have combined to make the Alford Street Bridge a striking feature of Auckland’s Waterview Shared Path, which is being built for Auckland Transport, as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Waterview Connection.

Major safety upgrades on the way for Dunedin’s Southern Motorway

23 June 2017 3:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has announced a major Otago safety project, on State Highway 1 from Lookout Point, Dunedin, to Mosgiel, will get underway in July.

New electronic signs to alert motorists to slow down near schools

23 June 2017 10:52 am | NZ Transport Agency

New electronic speed limit signs will alert Motueka motorists to reduce their speed to 40km/hr as they travel near three schools on High St/SH60.

Upgrade of Queenstown’s busiest intersection completed

23 June 2017 10:33 am | NZ Transport Agency

Traffic has started moving more freely at the busy BP roundabout at Frankton this week with new traffic lanes now operational. The NZ Transport Agency has been working on the roundabout at the intersection of State Highways 6 and 6A since January, including adding a new dedicated Queenstown-bound traffic departure lane.

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News within "Media release" in June 2017

Heavy rain coming – drivers on alpine passes, be prepared

New slips add to challenges in Manawatū Gorge

Proposed safer speeds for travel through Kaukapakapa

Proposed speed changes to make travel near Puhoi safer

Community help sought on SH3 safety improvements

Canterbury and West Coast property owners urged to check state of fences to ensure stock and road users are safe

Waterview Shared Path progressing well

Major safety upgrades on the way for Dunedin’s Southern Motorway

New electronic signs to alert motorists to slow down near schools

Upgrade of Queenstown’s busiest intersection completed

State Highway 3 to close at Awakino Tunnel on Sunday night

Winter weather coming – driving reminders for Canterbury and the West Coast passes

Have your say on electric vehicle bypass lanes proposal – consultation now underway

Waipara rail crossing – detour around rail level crossing while upgrade is underway from Monday

Construction set to start on new Carterton pedestrian crossing

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Heavy rain coming – drivers on alpine passes, be prepared

New slips add to challenges in Manawatū Gorge

Proposed safer speeds for travel through Kaukapakapa

Proposed speed changes to make travel near Puhoi safer

Community help sought on SH3 safety improvements

Canterbury and West Coast property owners urged to check state of fences to ensure stock and road users are safe

Waterview Shared Path progressing well

Major safety upgrades on the way for Dunedin’s Southern Motorway

New electronic signs to alert motorists to slow down near schools

Upgrade of Queenstown’s busiest intersection completed

State Highway 3 to close at Awakino Tunnel on Sunday night

Winter weather coming – driving reminders for Canterbury and the West Coast passes

Have your say on electric vehicle bypass lanes proposal – consultation now underway

Waipara rail crossing – detour around rail level crossing while upgrade is underway from Monday

Construction set to start on new Carterton pedestrian crossing

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