Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in August 2016

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Final closure of State Highway 2 for bridge beams lift planned for 5 September

26 August 2016 4:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The final set of three bridge beams for the new Haywards Interchange on State Highway 2 will be placed on the night of Monday 5 September, completing a major milestone for the elevated roundabout.

Night time roadworks on State Highway 1 through Mana due to start

23 August 2016 2:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising the public about night time roadworks taking place on State Highway 1 through Mana Esplanade from 28 August to late September.

Bridge beams lifts on Wellington’s State Highway 2 tonight

23 August 2016 2:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

Tonight’s planned closures of State Highway 2 at the Haywards Interchange will go ahead, after high winds forced the postponement of planned work last night to lift concrete bridge beams into place for the new interchange.

Night time roadworks on State Highway 1 through Mana due to start

23 August 2016 2:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising the public about night time roadworks taking place on State Highway 1 through Mana Esplanade from 28 August to late September.

Planned bridge beams lifts on Wellington’s State Highway 2 postponed

22 August 2016 11:58 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

High winds forecast for tonight have led to the postponement of tonight’s planned closure of State Highway 2 at the Haywards interchange, where concrete bridge beams were due to be lifted into place for the new interchange.

SH4 between Fields Track and Raetihi closed for road works this weekend

18 August 2016 3:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists travelling between Whanganui and Raetihi on State Highway 4 this weekend that they will need to factor a detour into their travel plans due to road repairs.

Bridge beams lifted into place at Haywards Interchange, Upper Hutt

11 August 2016 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central

The first five of 14 reinforced concrete bridge beams are due to be placed across State Highway 2 at the Haywards interchange, Upper Hutt on the night of Monday 15 August.

Te Kowhai Road intersection with SH1 to close temporarily

10 August 2016 6:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

As works get busier at the northern end of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway, the NZ Transport Agency is advising road users of a temporary change of access to two local roads from State Highway 1.

Update on Central North Island roads - 4.15pm update

9 August 2016 4:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the State Highway 5 Napier to Taupo road will remain open overnight but is warning drivers to continue to exercise extra caution due to wintry conditions.

Update on Central North Island roads – 10.30am update

9 August 2016 10:30 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that the State Highway 5 Napier to Taupo is planned to open at 11.30am this morning but is warning drivers to exercise extra caution due to wintry conditions.

Update on Central North Island roads - 8.30am update

9 August 2016 8:35 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to continue to take care and be aware of winter conditions on many of the state highways around the central and lower North Island.

Update on Central North Island roads - 12.20pm update

8 August 2016 12:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to continue to take care and be aware of winter conditions on many of the state highways around the central and lower North Island.

Wintry conditions forecast for Hawkes Bay over the weekend

5 August 2016 3:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers in and around the Hawkes Bay region to drive to the conditions with rain, cool temperatures and the possibility of snow contributing to challenging driving conditions.

Community feedback on Nelson Southern Link investigation released

5 August 2016 3:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A summary report outlining community feedback on the Nelson Southern Link Investigation has been released today by the NZ Transport Agency.

Wintry conditions forecast for Manawatu over the weekend

5 August 2016 3:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers in and around the Manawatu region to drive to the conditions with rain, cool temperatures and the possibility of snow contributing to challenging driving conditions.