The NZ Transport Agency is reminding Aucklanders they still have an opportunity to make their views known on whether the Wellington Street on-ramp, one of the city's entries to the busy Central Motorway Junction, should re-open to general traffic.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Manawatu Gorge will be closed until further notice as rising river levels have caused significant erosion which has severely damaged the temporary road through the gorge, making it unusable for vehicles.
Essential maintenance and safety works on State Highway 29 Ruahihi Bluffs are now complete and the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is thanking Bay of Plenty and Waikato motorists for their patience during the road closures in late June.
The NZ Transport Agency has welcomed a Ministerial direction to refer its regulatory consents application for the MacKays to Peka Peka project to a Board of Inquiry.
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 13 July.
Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 between Kairua Road and Domain Road are advised lane diversions and temporary speed restrictions will be in place whilst emergency repairs are carried out on the road surface.
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says the serious tourist bus crash in icy conditions on SH94 in Southland this morning should serve as a reminder for all motorists that extra caution is needed when driving in winter conditions.
A new signal controlled pedestrian crossing on State Highway 1 aimed at improving pedestrian safety and helping traffic flow more efficienctly through Otaki is now up and running.
Motorists planning to travel along State Highway 2 from Domain Road, Papamoa to Kairua Road are advised to expect delays as emergency works needs to be undertaken to repair cracks to the road as a result of the heavy rain last night.
A new display featuring historical artefacts found during the construction of the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) project is now available for viewing at the TEL Information Centre on Tara Road, Papamoa.