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Access media releases from the NZ Transport Agency. Also access media releases issued by Transit NZ since June 2004 and Land Transport NZ since November 2004.
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2009 | SH1 Auckland Harbour Bridge and Shelly Beach Road off-ramp The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for strengthening work on the Auckland Harbour Bridge (SH1). |
| 29 Jul 2009 | Construction starts for new Kopu Bridge Construction is now underway to replace the current one-lane Kopu Bridge on State Highway 25 near Thames with a new two-lane bridge that will significantly reduce peak holiday travel delays and improve safety on this section of State Highway 25. |
| 24 Jul 2009 | Short shift for West Coast Bailey bridge The Bailey bridge at Ten Mile, 16km north of Greymouth on SH6 is being temporarily shifted early next week in preparation for the refurbishing of an existing bridge that up until 14 years ago was the permanent bridge in this area. |
| 24 Jul 2009 | National Rail Safety Week On Saturday 25 July 2009 a new rail safety television advertisement that focuses on the dangers at level crossings goes to air. |
| 24 Jul 2009 | Auckland overnight motorway closures 25-30 July The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 8pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 31 July. |
| 24 Jul 2009 | SH16 closure at Huapai The NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 16 will be closed on Wednesday 29 July, between 12pm and 1pm. |
| 22 Jul 2009 | NZTA committed to integrated ticketing and fares system The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed its commitment to the development of integrated ticketing and fares systems for public transport across New Zealand. |
| 22 Jul 2009 | SH1 Auckland Harbour Bridge and Shelly Beach Road off-ramp The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for strengthening work on the Auckland Harbour Bridge (SH1). |
| 21 Jul 2009 | NZTA opens up SH35 to heavy vehicles The NZ Transport Agency will open SH35 at Busby’s Hill to all vehicles on Wednesday morning, allowing heavy vehicles to now use the highway. |
| 20 Jul 2009 | Locals delighted at end result on SH2 - Carterton roundabout and improvements The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and Carterton District Council (CDC) $1.5m contract on SH2 in the centre of Carterton has now finished and local residents and businesses are delighted with the results. |
| 20 Jul 2009 | Congestion relief for SH1 Whangarei - Kamo Bypass stage 2 The NZ Transport Agency and Whangarei District Council are starting work on six construction projects over the next four years on SH1 in Whangarei to manage growing traffic, improve safety and make travelling around the area easier for local residents, business and visitors. |
| 20 Jul 2009 | Overnight motorway closure – Constellation Drive southbound on ramp – Thursday 23 July 2009 The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists of the revised date for the Constellation Drive on ramp closure this week. |
| 17 Jul 2009 | NZTA confirms SH35 to reopen to light vehicles on Monday The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that it will reopen State Highway 35 at Busby's Hill to light vehicles on Monday morning, weather permitting. |
| 17 Jul 2009 | Auckland overnight motorway closures 19-25 July The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 8pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 24 July. |
| 16 Jul 2009 | Good results for commercial van in latest crash tests The Automobile Association and the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) are pleased that another commercial vehicle has scored a four star safety rating in the latest round of Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) crash testing. |
| 16 Jul 2009 | Innovative community resource opens today in Newmarket The NZ Transport Agency is proud to announce the opening of a multi-purpose visitor centre for its Newmarket Connection: Viaduct Replacement Project. |
| 14 Jul 2009 | Electronic signs add to cycle improvements on State Highway 2 Many things need space to thrive, and the city's cyclists are no exception. |
| 13 Jul 2009 | Vic Park Tunnel project moving forward Auckland's Vic Park Tunnel project is a step closer to reality, with the announcement this morning that the NZ Transport Agency has chosen a preferred consortium for construction. |
| 11 Jul 2009 | SH1 closures at Redoubt Road As part of work on the SH20-SH1 Interchange, motorway closures will be in place around Redoubt Road on Monday 13 July. |
| 9 Jul 2009 | Overnight motorway closures in Auckland The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 8pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 17 July. |
| 8 Jul 2009 | NZTA to open alternative route on East Coast to restricted heavy vehicles Relief is at hand for truckies on the East Coast, following the announcement by the NZ Transport Agency that from Thursday morning it will be allowing restricted heavy vehicles to use the alternative route to SH35 at Busby's Hill. |
| 8 Jul 2009 | Traffic update - Busby's Hill alternative route The NZ Transport Agency is carrying out important maintenance work to help ensure the temporary bypass of SH35 at Busby's Hill remains a viable alternative route for light vehicles. |
| 6 Jul 2009 | NZTA working to minimise disruption on East Coast The NZ Transport Agency is working to minimise disruption for communities on the East Coast affected by the ongoing closure of State Highway 35 at Busby's Hill south of Tokamaru Bay. |
| 2 Jul 2009 | Auckland overnight motorway closures The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 8pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 10 July. |
| 2 Jul 2009 | Temporary closure of St Marks Road on-ramp The St Marks Road southbound on-ramp to the Southern Motorway (SH1) will be closed temporarily from 6am Saturday 4 July until 6pm Sunday 19 July. |
Last updated: 29 Jul 2009
