Work on Whangarei bypass starting soon
Updated: 10 Mar 2010
A $51m NZ Transport Agency project to upgrade State Highway 1 (SH1) through Whangarei is gathering momentum with the agency set to award a tender shortly to construct the Kamo Bypass stage 2.
Basin Reserve transport improvements - update
Updated: 29 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency expects public consultation on options for planned transport improvements around the Basin Reserve to get underway after plans for upgrading the Buckle Street Memorial Park have been decided by Government.
Warkworth improvements – more than meets the eye
Updated: 30 Mar 2010
While improvements to SH1and intersections through Warkworth continues, it’s the work taking place beneath the surface of the road that motorists can’t see that’s also keeping the NZ Transport Agency and Rodney District Council, and their contractors, busy.
Plan ahead for Easter traffic
Updated: 30 Mar 2010
With traffic expected to be heavy over the Easter Weekend, NZTA is advising motorists to plan ahead to avoid expected delays.
NZTA says care on roads needed with end of daylight saving
Updated: 31 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to take extra care when they return home after their Easter break because of the end of daylight saving during the long weekend.
Washdyke intersection traffic signals about to be switched on
Updated: 31 Mar 2010
New traffic signals critical to a major NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) $2 million safety upgrade of State Highway 1 through Washdyke, will be directing traffic from tomorrow (1 April).
Contract for the Caversham Highway Improvements project awarded
Updated: 31 Mar 2010
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has awarded a contract to Downer EDI Works to design and construct the Caversham Highway Improvement project in Dunedin.
Easter works to close key intersection on tunnel project
Updated: 29 Mar 2010
The central Auckland intersection of Franklin Road and Victoria Street West will be closed over Easter so that preparations can be made for construction of the motorway tunnel under Victoria Park.
NZTA says planning can help avoid holiday delays
Updated: 29 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging drivers in Auckland and Northland to allow extra time for their Easter holiday journeys because of road improvements projects on State Highways in both regions.
New rules for winter tyres from 1 April
Updated: 30 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers that new rules to ensure the safe use of winter tyres in New Zealand come into force from this Thursday (1 April).
Avoid delays at Kopu Bridge this Easter
Updated: 30 Mar 2010
Holiday makers travelling to the Coromandel Peninsula this Easter can avoid long delays at Kopu Bridge this Easter by taking an alternate route.
Whangamata destination signage to be upgraded
Updated: 30 Mar 2010
Motorists travelling south on State Highway 25 will soon be given clear direction how they can stop for a break in Whangamata town centre without having to double back on their journey.
Future improvements for State Highway 29 to be investigated
Updated: 24 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency Board has approved funding to investigate improvements to State Highway 29 leading into Tauranga near Tauriko.
NZTA gives green light to complete investigations for SH3 Vickers to City project
Updated: 24 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency Board has approved funding to complete the investigation of the SH3 Vickers to City project, which will reduce congestion and improve safety between Bell Block and New Plymouth City.
Road works to begin on SH2 near Mangatawhiri next week
Updated: 19 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that resealing of the Mangatawhiri Deviation section of State Highway 2 is scheduled to begin next week.
NZ Transport Agency – opening celebration of Bell Block Bypass, SH3, Taranaki
Updated: 12 Mar 2010
The opening of the new Bell Block bypass on State Highway 3, about 5 kilometres north of New Plymouth, will ease congestion and improve road safety, NZ Transport Agency regional director Jenny Chetwynd said.
Rule changes improve simplicity, protect safety
Updated: 16 Mar 2010
Changes to Land Transport Rules coming into force on 1 April will simplify regulations without compromising safety, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.
Safer route to school for Mahurangi College students
Updated: 16 Mar 2010
Pedestrians and cyclists, particularly those from Mahurangi College, will be the first to benefit from the State Highway 1 Warkworth roading improvements being undertaken by the NZ Transport Agency and Rodney District Council.
Traffic info webcam service zooms in on Dunedin
Updated: 15 Mar 2010
Dunedin's first dedicated traffic information web camera is now providing road users with updates that may help them avoid peak hour traffic jams.
Open day to discuss bypassing for Belfast
Updated: 15 Mar 2010
An open day for the proposed Western Belfast Bypass aims to give local residents an opportunity to talk first hand to NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) about the options being considered for this project.
Early finish to Nevis Bluff stabilisation work
Updated: 11 Mar 2010
Work on stabilising two sections of unstable rock at the Nevis Bluff, about midway between Cromwell and Queenstown on state highway 6, has been successfully completed ahead of schedule.
Rugby Road (Tariki) Underpass
Updated: 12 Mar 2010
Work on the Rugby Road Underpass on SH3 between Tariki and Norfolk Road near Stratford is progressing well, NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Whanganui State Highways Manager Errol Christiansen says. The new 3.5 km stretch of new highway is expected to be open in May.
SH36 rockfall findings released
Updated: 11 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency and Rotorua District Council have received the last of three independent reports into the August 2009 rockfall in the Mangorewa Gorge on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua.
NZ Transport Agency expands webcam service for travellers
Updated: 11 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is expanding its traffic information service for drivers by increasing the number of webcams on State Highway 1 to give people more detailed information about highway conditions before they travel.
SH1 Peka Peka passing lane will improve safety
Updated: 11 Mar 2010
Additional safety improvements are being included as part of the new passing lane nearing completion on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Otaki and Waikanae.
Vehicle width restriction on SH25 north of Thames
Updated: 11 Mar 2010
Te Puru Stream Bridge on State Highway 25, approximately 11 km north of Thames, is temporarily restricted to vehicles less than 3.5 metres wide.
Investigation work gets underway on Puhoi to Wellsford
Updated: 10 Mar 2010
Development of the Puhoi-to-Wellsford Road of National Significance has taken an important step forward with the NZ Transport Agency awarding a contract for investigation work to decide what alignment the road will follow.
Benefits soon from SH1 Warkworth Improvements
Updated: 3 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency regrets that there have been some delays to the State Highway 1 improvements at Warkworth, but says local people and other motorists using the highway will shortly be able to enjoy the benefits from the first section of the upgrade.
Urgent road works on Napier–Wairoa State Highway 2
Updated: 9 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that urgent remedial road works are about to start just to the north of the Matahorua Gorge and the Matahorua Gorge Realignment project in the vicinity of the Samarkand Station, on SH2 about 50km north of Napier/70km south of Wairoa.
Te Awamutu Roundabout Upgrade to Start Next Week
Updated: 9 Mar 2010
Work to upgrade the State Highway 3/Cambridge Road/Arawata Street Roundabout in Te Awamutu is due to start next week.
Consultation commences on major Christchurch state highway projects
Updated: 5 Mar 2010
An arterial, a bypass, a bridge or a trench are among the options being considered by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to improve state highways around Christchurch as part of the Government’s roads of national significance programme.
Improvement options for major Christchurch intersection revealed
Updated: 5 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is seeking community feedback on three options to increase safety and reduce congestion at the Russley Road/Memorial Ave intersection – an intersection that has over 45,000 vehicles passing through it every day.
Bypass for Belfast?
Updated: 5 Mar 2010
Safer roads for residents and reduced congestion for motorists are just two of the benefits of a bypass proposed to divert traffic around Belfast.
Closure of SH1 Wellesley Street/Port exit
Updated: 5 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that the Wellesley Street /Port exits [Exit 429] on the Southern Motorway [SH1] will be closed on Saturday, 6 March, from 7am to 11am.
Waikato Expressway contract awarded
Updated: 5 Mar 2010
The Te Rapa section of the Waikato Expressway will be under construction by September this year, providing a near $170 million boost to the Waikato economy and unlocking the growth potential of northwestern Hamilton and Horotiu
NZ Transport Agency expands webcam service for travellers
Updated: 4 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency has expanded its traffic information service for drivers by increasing the number of webcams on Auckland's Southern Motorway to give people more detailed information about highway conditions before they travel.
NZTA welcomes Safer Journeys strategy
Updated: 3 Mar 2010
The NZ Transport Agency says today's release of the Safer Journeys road safety strategy is an important step forward in the effort to reduce deaths and injuries on New Zealand roads over the next ten years.
Blue skies over Newmarket signal speedy progress on road to Rugby World Cup
Updated: 1 Mar 2010
Progress on Stage 1 of the NZ Transport Agency's Newmarket Connection: Viaduct Replacement Project stepped up a gear in February as the 'Big Blue' construction gantry launched into action.
Extended closure of SH6 at Nevis Bluff
Updated: 1 Mar 2010
Motorists can expect extended delays resulting from blasting work to improve safety at the Nevis Bluff on SH 6 about midway between Cromwell and Queenstown.
