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Temporary closure for Makorori rest area

18 July 2018 10:05 am | NZ Transport Agency

The southern Makorori rest area along State Hightway 35 will be closed today at 5pm for chip sealing, and will re-open on Thursday 19 July at 3pm once sealing is completed.

New road bridge across Taramakau River completed in good time, planning for a safe event on Sunday 22 July underway

17 July 2018 5:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Less than two years after it was started, the NZ Transport Agency’s new $25 million road bridge across the Taramakau River, between Kumara Junction and Greymouth, will be officially opened to traffic and people on Sunday afternoon, 22 July, 2018.

SH25 will close daily from 9am to 4pm at Ruamahunga in the Coromandel

17 July 2018 4:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising SH25 will close daily from 9am to 4pm due to the clean-up of a large slip located at Ruamahunga just north of Otuturu Cresent in the Coromandel.

Protecting the Lewis Pass highway from river erosion, work timed to avoid nesting season

17 July 2018 12:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency

In preparation for a $2 million realignment of the South Island’s Lewis Pass highway (SH7), Transport Agency crews will be clearing a stand of trees this week. The road construction work will take place over the 2018/19 summer roadwork season.

Luggate (Red) Bridge repair works update, Queenstown Lakes District, SH8A

17 July 2018 9:28 am | NZ Transport Agency

People who use the road between Wanaka and Tarras, State Highway 8A, may experience some disruptions, starting this week and going into next week.

UPDATE: State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge planned to re-open 24/7 later this week

16 July 2018 5:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says it is working to re-open the section of State Highway 2 affected by a slip in the Waioeka Gorge 24hrs a day from Wednesday afternoon this week.

Speed limit changes around the Waterview Tunnel

16 July 2018 9:35 am | NZ Transport Agency

Maximum speed limits on parts of state highways around the Waterview Tunnel are changing next week.

Heavy rain and flooding close Coromandel roads

15 July 2018 5:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says heavy rain and flooding has closed roads across the Coromandel and people should avoid all non-essential travel in the area.

Waioeka Gorge closure due to weather conditions

15 July 2018 12:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to stay up to date with road conditions between Opotiki and Gisborne (SH2) as severe weather may mean the Waioeka Gorge will close today at 3pm as a safety precaution.

State Highway 11 at Lemons Hill reduced to one lane next week

13 July 2018 4:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises Northland motorists that State Highway 11 past Lemons Hill will be reduced to one lane traffic during the daytime next week.

SH29A Maungatapu roundabout trial

13 July 2018 1:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises that from Thursday 19 July 2018 a 10-day trial will be carried out for people using SH29A travelling to the city from Te Maunga/Baypark via the Maungatapu roundabout.

State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge planned to re-open 24/7 early next week

12 July 2018 4:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says it is working to re-open the section of State Highway 2 affected by a slip in the Waioeka Gorge 24hrs a day from Tuesday next week.

Update on Upper Buller Gorge – highway likely to continue to be closed most of today

10 July 2018 12:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is continuing to make an area of the Upper Buller Gorge, SH6, between the Iron Bridge near Inangahua and Murchison, safe for road users today. The highway is likely to be closed to traffic until the late afternoon at the earliest.

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News within "Media release" in July 2018

Temporary closure for Makorori rest area

New road bridge across Taramakau River completed in good time, planning for a safe event on Sunday 22 July underway

SH25 will close daily from 9am to 4pm at Ruamahunga in the Coromandel

Protecting the Lewis Pass highway from river erosion, work timed to avoid nesting season

Luggate (Red) Bridge repair works update, Queenstown Lakes District, SH8A

UPDATE: State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge planned to re-open 24/7 later this week

Speed limit changes around the Waterview Tunnel

Heavy rain and flooding close Coromandel roads

Waioeka Gorge closure due to weather conditions

State Highway 11 at Lemons Hill reduced to one lane next week

SH29A Maungatapu roundabout trial

State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge planned to re-open 24/7 early next week

Update on Upper Buller Gorge – highway likely to continue to be closed most of today

Dunedin to Mosgiel barriers installed making the highway safer for all road users

Update – Waioeka Gorge to remain closed due to bad weather

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News within "Media release" in July 2018

Temporary closure for Makorori rest area

New road bridge across Taramakau River completed in good time, planning for a safe event on Sunday 22 July underway

SH25 will close daily from 9am to 4pm at Ruamahunga in the Coromandel

Protecting the Lewis Pass highway from river erosion, work timed to avoid nesting season

Luggate (Red) Bridge repair works update, Queenstown Lakes District, SH8A

UPDATE: State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge planned to re-open 24/7 later this week

Speed limit changes around the Waterview Tunnel

Heavy rain and flooding close Coromandel roads

Waioeka Gorge closure due to weather conditions

State Highway 11 at Lemons Hill reduced to one lane next week

SH29A Maungatapu roundabout trial

State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge planned to re-open 24/7 early next week

Update on Upper Buller Gorge – highway likely to continue to be closed most of today

Dunedin to Mosgiel barriers installed making the highway safer for all road users

Update – Waioeka Gorge to remain closed due to bad weather

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