SH1 Warkworth – Slip lanes helping to ease congestion on SH1 Warkworth
Updated: 11 May 2010
Southbound traffic has eased following the opening of a new left turn slip lane from SH1into Whitaker Road. The improvement is part of the NZ Transport Agency and Rodney District Council’s Stage 1 Warkworth project to improve travel times and ease congestion in and around the area.
SH2 project excellence recognised
Updated: 28 May 2010
The SH2 Dowse to Petone Upgrade (D2P) project has been selected as a finalist in the national INGENIUM Excellence Awards 2010.
First section of Vic Park tunnel gets cover
Updated: 28 May 2010
The first of more than 360 roof sections of the Victoria Park Tunnel have been placed into position, less than two months after the tunnel construction began.
Northern Gateway Toll Road six-monthly operating report available
Updated: 31 May 2010
Detailed information on the second six month period of operations of the Northern Gateway Toll Road is now available in a report published today on the NZ Transport Agency website.
Te Rapa Section of the Waikato Expressway Progresses
Updated: 31 May 2010
Work on the Te Rapa section of the Waikato Expressway is progressing at a pace that will enable it to be completed in 2013.
NZTA and Rotorua Police crack down on non-compliant vehicles
Updated: 31 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and Police carried out a joint operation to get unsafe and illegal vehicles off Rotorua’s roads on Friday night.
Rugby Road Underpass completion means safer journeys on SH3
Updated: 28 May 2010
Motorists can now enjoy safer journeys south of Inglewood, following the formal completion of construction today of the Rugby Road Underpass project on State Highway 3 at Tariki.
New farebox policy aims to improve efficiency of public transport
Updated: 28 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency has announced a new ‘farebox recovery’ policy aimed at improving the efficiency of public transport in New Zealand and ensuring that the costs of providing services are shared equitably between public transport users, ratepayers and road users around the country.
Motorcycle tolls take effect from next week
Updated: 27 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorcyclists using the Northern Gateway Toll Road on State Highway 1 north of Auckland that they will be tolled from next Tuesday, 1 June.
Roadworks set to begin on State Highway 2
Updated: 27 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises road users that resurfacing of a 1.1kilometre section of State Highway 2 from the Wairoa Bridge to Carmichael Road, north of Bethlehem will begin on Sunday night 30 May.
NZTA introduces lower Brynderwyns speed limit
Updated: 26 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers that the speed limit on State Highway 1 across the Brynderwyns in Northland will be lowered from 100km/h to 80km/h from tomorrow, Thursday 27 May.
New road maintenance contractor for North Marlborough
Updated: 26 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency’s Marlborough Roads office has awarded the contract for maintenance of Marlborough’s state highways and local roads north of the Wairau River to HEB Construction Ltd for the next 3 years. Contract extensions can allow a total contract period of 7 years.
Key Waikato Expressway design contract awarded
Updated: 26 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has awarded a contract that will progress the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway.
NZTA preparing application for consents for Gully route
Updated: 24 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency expects to lodge its application in March next year for the preferred Transmission Gully route with the new Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Safer, lower speed limit on the Brynderwyns
Updated: 20 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency, in co-operation with the Police, will lower the speed limit on the Brynderwyn Hills from 100km/h to 80km/h to improve safety on this section of State Highway 1 in Northland.
Partial overnight closures for Kawarau Falls Bridge
Updated: 18 May 2010
Repair work means motorists will have limited overnight access across the Kawarau Falls Bridge on State Highway 6 between Frankton and Kelvin Heights for about a month from this Sunday night 23 May 2010.
Kopu Bridge closed for maintenance Thursday night
Updated: 18 May 2010
Kopu Bridge, just south of Thames on State Highway 25, will be closed to traffic this coming Thursday night.
Investigation into Rotorua Eastern Arterial underway
Updated: 17 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) today announced that a $1.3M contract for the detailed investigation into the Rotorua Eastern Arterial has been awarded to Opus International Consultants.
Heritage properties to revitalise Tonks Grove
Updated: 14 May 2010
Most of the heritage buildings relocated and restored as part of the NZ Transport Agency's Wellington Inner City Bypass Project have been sold through the recent tender process.
Remarkable progress on new Newmarket Viaduct free for all to see this weekend
Updated: 14 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), in partnership with its Newmarket Connection project delivery team NGA Newmarket, is hosting a Community Open Day this Sunday (May 16) on Mahuru Street, Newmarket.
First bridge beam manufactured for new Kopu Bridge
Updated: 13 May 2010
The first bridge beam manufactured for the new Kopu Bridge near Thames rolled out of a factory in Auckland yesterday, Wednesday 12 May.
Start on SH6 Peninsula Road intersection safety upgrade
Updated: 12 May 2010
Work on improving safety at the State Highway 6 - Peninsula Road intersection near Queenstown gets underway today.
Truck rollover awareness campaign reaches hundreds of truck drivers
Updated: 11 May 2010
Close to 500 truck drivers now have a much better idea of how to avoid a roll over crash on a corner thanks to a recent heavy motor vehicle roll over awareness day held on State Highway 1 north of Christchurch recently.
Safety upgrade for historic Lyell Reserve intersection
Updated: 11 May 2010
Driving in and out of the Lyell Reserve, the site of an historic gold mining village near state highway 6 in the Buller Gorge is about to become both safer and easier.
Safety improvements for Mariri causeway
Updated: 10 May 2010
A six kilometre stretch of “rumble lines” has been installed on the Mariri Straight Causeway, east of Motueka, to help prevent fatal and serious crashes.
NZ’s biggest crawler crane gets to work on region’s biggest roading project
Updated: 5 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency’s SH2 Matahorua Gorge Realignment has become the first job for what is believed to be the largest crawler crane ever seen in New Zealand.
NZTA plans Vic Park street moves
Updated: 4 May 2010
The layout of roads and footpaths at the busy Victoria Street West and Franklin Road intersection in central Auckland are being changed so that construction of the NZ Transport Agency’s Victoria Park tunnel can start at the intersection.
Otorohanga Road Works- Intersection of SH3 and SH31/39
Updated: 3 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that road works to improve the intersection of SH3 and SH31/39 in Otorohanga township are scheduled to begin next week.
NZTA switches on new travel time service for drivers
Updated: 2 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is starting a new service for drivers to help them make better informed decisions about their travel on Auckland’s motorway network.
