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Next steps underway on Ōtaki to north of Levin corridor

4 October 2019 12:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has committed to undertake the next steps in the long term planning for a new transport corridor between Ōtaki and north of Levin, as well as to progress with safety improvements on the existing State Highway 1 as an immediate priority.

Safety improvements on SH58 to start this month

1 October 2019 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 58 between the Hutt Valley and Porirua will soon be made safer, with construction of the first stage of safety improvements getting underway this month.

M2PP resurfacing works recommence next week

27 September 2019 1:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency will resume resurfacing works on the Mackays to Peka Peka (M2PP) Expressway next week, following the suspension of works during winter owing to poor weather.

Work resumes on rumble strips for Manawatū-Whanganui roads

20 September 2019 1:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Work is getting underway next week to complete installation of rumble strips on four sections of state highway in Manawatū-Whanganui – part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Safety Boost Programme for making rural state highways safer.

Funding approved for Melling project consents

20 September 2019 10:32 am | NZ Transport Agency

The Melling transport improvements project will be jointly consented as part of the RiverLink partnership between the NZ Transport Agency, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Hutt City Council, Transport Agency Director of Regional Relationships Emma Speight announced today.

Customhouse St down to one lane next Tuesday

20 September 2019 9:38 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 35 Customhouse Street will be down to one lane on Tuesday 24 September from 7am to 5pm, while work is underway to repair the road at the railway crossing.

Community invited to hear about safety plans for SH2 through Pakipaki

20 September 2019 9:37 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is inviting the community to a public information session on Tuesday 24 September to see and hear about concept plans for safety improvements on State Highway 2 running through Pakipaki township.

Saddle Road westbound lane closed Tuesday and Wednesday

13 September 2019 10:05 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the westbound lane of Saddle Road between State Highway 3 Ashhurst and State Highway 3 Woodville will be closed on Tuesday 17 September and Wednesday 18 September, from 8.30am to 2.30pm both days.

Safety improvements between Pakipaki and Waipukurau picking up steam

13 September 2019 9:08 am | NZ Transport Agency

Work is well underway to improve safety on State Highway 2 between Pakipaki and Waipukurau, which will help prevent deaths and serious injuries on the road.

Metered lights have improved safety and efficiency at Paremata roundabout

10 September 2019 10:10 am | NZ Transport Agency

The introduction of metered lights at the Paremata roundabout has resulted in improved overall journey times and a safer experience without significantly affecting northbound road users, according to data from the NZ Transport Agency.

NZTA announces Transmission Gully will not be tolled

29 August 2019 11:02 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has announced that the Transmission Gully motorway will not be tolled.

SH57 Palmerston North widened for safer cycling

23 August 2019 11:44 am | NZ Transport Agency

Biking to university has been made safer with the widening of State Highway 57 at Old West Road in Palmerston North.

SH3 Waitotara closed due to serious crash

13 August 2019 11:30 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 3 at Waitotara, north-west of Whanganui, is closed due to a serious crash.

SH1 Raumati Straight merge lane moves south

2 August 2019 3:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the temporary southbound merge lane on State Highway 1 Raumati Straight is being moved one kilometre further south to Mackays Crossing next week.

Safety improvements between Bay View and Paki Paki gaining momentum

1 August 2019 11:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Safety improvement works aimed at preventing deaths and serious injuries on the Hawke's Bay Expressway are nearing the halfway point, with most sites on the expressway expected to be completed by February next year.