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Christchurch Northern Corridor T2 lanes operational from Monday

8 January 2021 2:25 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The Christchurch Northern Corridor T2 lanes, Park & Ride facilities in Kaiapoi and Rangiora, and new direct bus services between Waimakariri and Christchurch CBD will be operational from next week, providing more travel options through the region and encouraging people to move in fewer vehicles.

South Island roads reopening as flood repairs continue

5 January 2021 4:11 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors have worked overtime to re-open most South Island highways affected by this week’s massive downpours.

South Island state highway road closures

3 January 2021 1:49 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 83 between Otematata and Aviemore, State Highway 87 between Kyeburn and Outram and State Highway 90 between Waikoikoi and Tapanui are closed following heavy rain.

Slip at Whitehorse Hill, Woodpecker Bay, Buller closes SH6 between Westport and Greymouth, next update 5 pm

24 December 2020 1:03 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

A slip of rocks and trees after heavy rain along SH6, which closed the coastal highway between Greymouth and Westport this morning, is continuing into this afternoon.

Slip at Whitehorse Hill, Woodpecker Bay, Buller closes SH6 between Westport and Greymouth, next update 2 pm

24 December 2020 9:47 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

A slip of rocks and trees after heavy rain along SH6 has closed the coastal highway between Greymouth and Westport this morning.

Southland highways New Year 2021 work outline

17 December 2020 12:54 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The summer construction season for road maintenance on Southland state highways is well underway and will continue until late March 2021, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The programme includes road reconstructions and resurfacing.

Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway and shared path fully open from early afternoon Thursday, 17 December

16 December 2020 12:13 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The new Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway and shared path will be open to drivers (on the motorway) and cyclists and walkers (on the shared path) on Thursday 17 December from early afternoon - around 1 pm.

Making Southland’s Homer Tunnel even safer

16 December 2020 11:15 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Work has started on a $25m safety upgrade of Southland’s Homer Tunnel on SH94 providing a welcome economic boost for the Te Anau and Milford Sound Piopiotahi communities, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Feedback sought on proposed speed limit change for SH1 Templeton to Dawsons Road, Canterbury

16 December 2020 9:37 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is seeking formal submissions from the public on a proposed speed limit change to State Highway 1 (SH1), between Templeton and Dawsons Road, just south of Christchurch.

Kaikōura transport network improvements wrapping up

15 December 2020 3:24 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

A special ceremony was held at Kaikōura’s South Bay today to mark the departure of the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) Alliance from the township exactly three years after State Highway 1 fully re-opened on 15 December, 2017.

Major Invercargill highway intersection improvement work about to start

14 December 2020 4:26 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has awarded a $5million contract to build a four-leg roundabout to increase safety and reduce crashes at the Elles Road/ State Highway 1 (SH1) intersection in south Invercargill, with work getting underway in early January.

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Christchurch Northern Corridor T2 lanes operational from Monday

South Island roads reopening as flood repairs continue

South Island state highway road closures

Slip at Whitehorse Hill, Woodpecker Bay, Buller closes SH6 between Westport and Greymouth, next update 5 pm

Slip at Whitehorse Hill, Woodpecker Bay, Buller closes SH6 between Westport and Greymouth, next update 2 pm

Southland highways New Year 2021 work outline

Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway and shared path fully open from early afternoon Thursday, 17 December

Making Southland’s Homer Tunnel even safer

Feedback sought on proposed speed limit change for SH1 Templeton to Dawsons Road, Canterbury

Kaikōura transport network improvements wrapping up

Major Invercargill highway intersection improvement work about to start

“Something special” – cultural artworks line SH1 through Kaikōura

Rockfall canopy south of Kaikōura traffic – night-time closures extending to late February

Night closures Pelorus Bridge, SH6, Marlborough Sounds over three nights, not all in a row

Overnight closures Taipo River Bridge, SH73, between Jacksons and Kumara, West Coast, from this weekend

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Christchurch Northern Corridor T2 lanes operational from Monday

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Slip at Whitehorse Hill, Woodpecker Bay, Buller closes SH6 between Westport and Greymouth, next update 5 pm

Slip at Whitehorse Hill, Woodpecker Bay, Buller closes SH6 between Westport and Greymouth, next update 2 pm

Southland highways New Year 2021 work outline

Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway and shared path fully open from early afternoon Thursday, 17 December

Making Southland’s Homer Tunnel even safer

Feedback sought on proposed speed limit change for SH1 Templeton to Dawsons Road, Canterbury

Kaikōura transport network improvements wrapping up

Major Invercargill highway intersection improvement work about to start

“Something special” – cultural artworks line SH1 through Kaikōura

Rockfall canopy south of Kaikōura traffic – night-time closures extending to late February

Night closures Pelorus Bridge, SH6, Marlborough Sounds over three nights, not all in a row

Overnight closures Taipo River Bridge, SH73, between Jacksons and Kumara, West Coast, from this weekend

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