Almost a third of Kiwi drivers (32%) said they would text/message someone while driving* – and a new partnership between road safety agencies and the private sector aims to turn that figure around.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect significant delays on State Highway 2 northbound to Petone due to a slip that has closed the left lane, and to consider taking an alternative route.
Motorists travelling on State Highways 2 and 35 in and out of Tairāwhiti will soon have more safe passing opportunities, which will ease driver frustration and improve safety.
With the start of school holidays next week and winter weather starting to settle in, motorists in Auckland and Northland are reminded to adjust their driving to keep themselves and other road users safe.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 25 is closed at Hikuai, just south of Tairua, due to flooding near Prescott’s Garage, following heavy overnight rain.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to take care ahead of heavy rain and strong winds forecast for the Coromandel and western Bay of Plenty from tonight.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding road users that State Highway 2 over Remutaka Hill will be closed for one night on Sunday 12 July, from 9pm until 4am Monday 13 July.
A $13.95 million government investment will see around 40 projects that make streets more people-friendly being delivered across the country before June 2021.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be changing its planned management of SH73 this winter in response to concerns raised by residents, businesses and local communities.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail are making two Featherston railway level crossings safer as part of a number of level crossing improvements around New Zealand.
Safe hit posts will be installed on State Highway 1 at the Ohakea Airforce Base intersection and along the straight towards Bulls Bridge to prevent the use of the median flush as a passing lane and improve safety.