Forecast for rain brings risk of ‘summer ice’ for Waikato and Bay of Plenty drivers 21 February 2020 4:58 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging Waikato and Bay of Plenty drivers to be aware of potentially hazardous ‘summer ice’ on the regions’ roads
SH2 Karangahake Gorge closed overnight Tue and Wed for road resurfacing 20 February 2020 2:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 Karangahake Gorge will be closed between 8pm and 5am on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February for road resurfacing.
Further reseal works on SH2 Plummers Point Rd tonight 20 February 2020 1:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises additional resealing work will take place on State Highway 2 between Plummers Point Road and Barrett Road overnight tonight (Thursday 20 February).
Te Pōporo/Bulli Point traffic remains at one lane under Stop/Go this weekend 19 February 2020 10:03 am | NZ Transport Agency A 24/7 lane closure with Stop/Go traffic management will remain in place at Te Pōporo/Bulli Point this weekend due to unstable conditions.
Tyres to hit the road on Huntly section of Waikato Expressway within the next month 18 February 2020 3:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency After successful completion events last week, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway will open to traffic within the next month, ahead of schedule.
Construction starts on $17M Te Ngae Road project 18 February 2020 9:58 am | NZ Transport Agency The first sod has officially been turned on the $17 million transport project along State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road this morning.
SH29 overnight closures 17 February 2020 10:06 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 29 will be closed overnight on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 February, between the intersection of State Highway 29 and State Highway 27 and Te Poi Road North for road resurfacing.
Major delays on SH29 and SH2 14 February 2020 4:55 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to avoid travel in the area if possible, as the combination of evening peak traffic and continued southbound closures on State Highway 2 is causing significant delays on both SH2 and SH29.
Construction to start on Tāneatua safety improvements 7 February 2020 10:13 am | NZ Transport Agency Work to improve safety along the stretch of State Highway 2 through Tāneatua is scheduled to start next week.
Traffic management for Bulli Point roadworks revised to reflect community feedback 4 February 2020 3:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency Works to improve the quality and longevity of State Highway 1 at Bulli Point, south of Taupō, will get underway from Sunday 16 February under a revised traffic management plan.
Tips for motorists to make the most of Waitangi Day holiday 4 February 2020 1:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki motorists keen to make the most of the Waitangi Day holiday are being encouraged to plan ahead, travel outside peak times and be prepared for the roads to be busier than normal.
Overnight closures on SH2 Karangahake Gorge next week 4 February 2020 12:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 Karangahake Gorge will be closed between 8pm and 5am on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 February for slip repair works east of Karangahake Village.
Final Longswamp surfacing works get underway next week 4 February 2020 10:42 am | NZ Transport Agency The final piece of surfacing work on the Longswamp section of the Waikato Expressway gets underway from Monday 10 February.
SH1 closed south of Cambridge due to serious crash 25 January 2020 7:54 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 1 is closed south of Cambridge due to a serious crash near the intersection with Hydro Road.
Major road upgrades to SH1 at Bulli Point in February and March 24 January 2020 12:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency Works to improve the quality and longevity of State Highway 1 at Bulli Point, south of Taupō, are likely to result in significant delays and detours for motorists during February and March.
