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Waikato Expressway surging ahead with start of Huntly section

28 August 2015 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

Work will start on the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway this month after the first sod was turned on the $458 million project today.

SH1 North Cape to Bluff on 50MAX

3 October 2014 3:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A significant breakthrough has been achieved for freight efficiency with the opening of the Whirokino Trestle bridge on State Highway 1 in Horowhenua to 50MAX.

Last chance to have your say on making Waitomo Caves intersection safer

9 September 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Last chance to have your say on making Waitomo Cavesintersection safer

Have your say on making Waitomo Caves intersection safer tomorrow

28 August 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding the local community and wider public that tomorrow (Thursday 29 August) you can have your say on the Agency’s four options to improve safety at the intersection of state highways 3 and 37 near Waitomo.

Decision made for future of old Kopu Bridge

11 July 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) announced today that the old Kopu Bridge will be deconstructed and a key part of its history will be preserved.

Last chance for feedback on future of old Kopu Bridge

22 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is offering a final opportunity for people to have a say on what should be done with the old Kopu Bridge before making a decision about its future.

Kopu Link Road Works Underway

8 February 2013 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Work will get underway next week to complete the 400 m link between Kopu Road and the roundabout at the intersection of State Highways 25 and 26, at the southern end of Kopu, the NZ Transport Agency advised today.

NZ Transport Agency puts Waikato Expressway on view

19 December 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is offering people a firsthand look at construction of the Waikato River bridge on the Ngaruawahia section of the Waikato Expressway as it unfolds over the next six months.

Te Rapa section opening delivers travel time savings

19 December 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The Te Rapa section of the Waikato Expressway has shaved about seven minutes off commuters' travel times between Horotiu and Avalon Drive since it opened to traffic on December 3.

Waikato Region speed limit changes

27 November 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is reminding motorists to watch for speed limit changes that will take effect from late November on a number of State Highways around the Waikato Region.

NZTA wins international award for environmentally friendly road de-icing initiative

27 November 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

An NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) chemical road de-icing initiative has received worldwide recognition for excellence in environmental mitigation.

Have your say on the future of the old Kopu Bridge

22 November 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is inviting people to have their say on the future of the old Kopu Bridge at a public meeting in Thames next week.

Temporary traffic management for Ruffell Road aims tofurther ease congestion

12 November 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is putting an additional temporary traffic management plan in place on weekday afternoons, to reduce delays for peak traffic travelling through SH1 at Ruffell Road at the north end of Hamilton.

Relief in sight for traffic congestion north of Hamilton with Waikato Expressway opening soon

9 November 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) says relief is in sight for Hamilton motorists who have been experiencing delays in the north of the city as a number of road projects, including the Te Rapa section of the Waikato Expressway, enter their final stages of construction.

Family fun-run to be part of Waikato Expressway opening celebrations

8 November 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is inviting entries for a family fun run which will form part of a community open day being held on December 1 to celebrate the early completion of the Te Rapa section of the Waikato Expressway, Road of National Significance.