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.
State Highway 3 to close at Awakino Tunnel on Sunday night 22 June 2017 12:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency Road resurfacing at the single-lane Awakino Tunnel will see the tunnel closed from approximately 10pm on Sunday 25 June through to 4am on Monday 26 June.
Winter weather coming – driving reminders for Canterbury and the West Coast passes 22 June 2017 11:10 am | NZ Transport Agency Driving on parts of our highways during the winter months can be treacherous, says NZ Transport Agency Canterbury/ West Coast Journey Manager Lee Wright.
Have your say on electric vehicle bypass lanes proposal – consultation now underway 22 June 2017 10:37 am | NZ Transport Agency Consultation on a NZ Transport Agency proposal to allow electric vehicles access to 11 priority bypass lanes in Auckland starts today.
Waipara rail crossing – detour around rail level crossing while upgrade is underway from Monday 22 June 2017 10:25 am | NZ Transport Agency KiwiRail’s upgrade work on the rail level crossing at Waipara, State Highway 7, part of the new Picton to Christchurch Alternate Route, will create detours for drivers from this Monday, 26 June until Thursday, 29 June.
Construction set to start on new Carterton pedestrian crossing 19 June 2017 4:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency The crossing will be situated opposite the Carterton Medical Centre, at the southern end of the central shopping area, south of Victoria and Wakelin Streets on...
