Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in July 2017

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Ngauranga Gorge – Update #4

11 July 2017 10:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising that traffic has eased in Wellington after a slip led to the closure of south and northbound lanes of the Ngauranga Gorge.

Ngauranga Gorge – Update #3

11 July 2017 5:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising that good progress is being made on clearing a slip on the southbound lanes of the Ngauranga Gorge in Wellington, but motorists should still expect significant travel delays in the region while work continues.

Ngauranga Gorge slip – Update #2

11 July 2017 2:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising that all three southbound lanes of the Ngauranga Gorge in Wellington will remain closed until at least late this evening, as contractors work to clear a large slip and ensure the area is safe for traffic.

Slip closes all southbound lanes of Ngauranga Gorge

11 July 2017 12:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency

All three southbound lanes are closed in the Ngauranga Gorge following a slip. Two northbound lane are also closed to allow contractors to access the area.

Additional work underway to improve Saddle Road as significant rockfall risks prevent re-opening of SH3 through Manawatū Gorge

7 July 2017 10:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says an urgent programme of additional work will get underway immediately to significantly improve the Saddle Road detour route as new geotechnical information has highlighted major safety risks in the Manawatū Gorge which are likely to keep the road closed for some time.

Great turnout for Peka Peka to Ōtaki shared path engagement

3 July 2017 3:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is delighted with the range and scope of feedback received in the first stage of designing a shared path as part of the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway.