Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in January 2019

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Awakino Tunnel bypass work to begin

25 January 2019 11:17 am | NZ Transport Agency

Work will start on the Awakino Tunnel bypass on SH3 between Taranaki and King Country later this year.

Permanent speed limits set on Saddle Road

25 January 2019 10:27 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has set permanent speed limits for Saddle Road/Oxford Road/Woodlands Road/State Highway 3, one of the main bypass routes for the closed State Highway 3 Manawatū Gorge.

Taranaki school students share ideas for making their road safer

24 January 2019 11:13 am | NZ Transport Agency

Taranaki school students have provided some valuable insights into safety issues on their road and what they think could be done to improve it.

Plan ahead this anniversary weekend

23 January 2019 3:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Motorists are being reminded to plan ahead this anniversary weekend as the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions are hosting a large number of planned public events.

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back for 2019

23 January 2019 12:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has partnered with Sport Bay of Plenty and Love To Ride to bring back the Aotearoa Bike Challenge for its third year.

Delays at Gladstone Road Bridge on Wednesday

21 January 2019 4:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Tairāwhiti Roads is advising road users that Gladstone Road Bridge will be reduced to one lane from 8am to approximately 12pm on Wednesday 23 January while contractors work to install precast columns across the bridge.

Trial closures of Paekākāriki Hill Road continue from this Friday

16 January 2019 12:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency and the Kāpiti Coast District Council are advising that Paekākāriki Hill Road will be temporarily closed to through traffic on Friday 18 January between 2pm and 7pm, and Friday 25 January between 3pm and 7pm.

Delays on SH35 Tatapouri Hill and Busby’s Hill this week

15 January 2019 4:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 35 Tatapouri Hill, between Okitu and Pouawa, will be under stop/go management on Wednesday 16 January between 9.30am and 11.30am.

Walking and cycling facilities considered around Manawatū Gorge

15 January 2019 2:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is considering a range of options to allow for suitable walking and cycling facilities around the Manawatū Gorge.

Consultation underway on Saddle Road permanent speed limits

14 January 2019 1:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Public consultation by the NZ Transport Agency on proposed permanent speed limits for Saddle Road/Oxford Road/Woodlands Road/State Highway 3 has begun.

Gladstone Road Bridge down to one lane on Wednesday

14 January 2019 11:56 am | NZ Transport Agency

Tairāwhiti Roads is advising road users that Gladstone Road Bridge will be reduced to one lane from 7am to approximately 3pm on Wednesday 16 January while contractors work to install precast concrete balustrades.