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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 Sep 2009 | Latest crash test results disappointing The Automobile Association and the New Zealand Transport Agency say they are disappointed with the poor results for three new utility vehicles in the latest round of crash testing by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Over height load damage to Orams Road Bridge southbound NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise that Orams Road Bridge that crosses the Southern Motorway [SH1] in Manukau City is now closed to traffic for urgent repairs. |
| 28 Sep 2009 | State Highway 36 to remain closed to heavy traffic The NZ Transport Agency is advising that heavy vehicles will not be able to use SH36 between Tauranga and Rotorua for at least another week. |
| 24 Sep 2009 | State Highway 36 to partially reopen on Monday The NZ Transport Agency is pleased to announce it will reopen State Highway 36 at Pyes Pa Road between Tauranga and Rotorua from Monday afternoon for restricted hours. |
| 25 Sep 2009 | 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 2 October. |
| 25 Sep 2009 | Changes on Mt Hobson Road The NZ Transport Agency advises that one lane on Mt Hobson Road in Remuera will be closed for a period of up to eight weeks from Monday 28 September. During this time it will operate as a one way (north to south) road. Roadside parking will be unavailable. |
| 24 Sep 2009 | SH16 Northwestern Motorway improvements - community information days This weekend, residents interested in planned improvements to Auckland's Northwestern Motorway (State Highway 16) are invited to attend the first of four community information days being held by the NZ Transport Agency. |
| 24 Sep 2009 | SH1 St Marks Road on-ramp closed The NZ Transport Agency advises that the SH1 St Marks Road southbound on-ramp will be closed this weekend from 6:30am Saturday 26 until 5am Sunday 27 September. The closure is required to complete a mass concrete pour for the retaining walls on the new on-ramp. A new two-lane on-ramp will open in mid 2010. |
| 22 Sep 2009 | NZTA thanks Bay of Plenty for submissions on tolling proposal The NZ Transport Agency today thanked the people of Bay of Plenty for getting involved in consultation on a proposal to bring forward construction of the Tauranga Eastern Link through tolling. |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Washdyke intersection improvement contracted awarded The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has awarded the contract for the Washdyke Intersection Improvement project to Fulton Hogan Ltd. |
| 22 Sep 2009 | New stock-truck effluent disposal facility opens in Wellsford A new stock-truck effluent disposal facility in Wellsford - for Northland livestock transporters using State Highway 1 - was opened today by Rodney District Mayor Penny Webster and the NZ Transport Agency's Regional Director for Auckland and Northland, Wayne McDonald. |
| 21 Sep 2009 | Night Works on Hamilton's Kahikatea Drive/Ohaupo Road Intersection The NZ Transport Agency advises that night works will be starting next week at the State Highway 1/3 intersection of Kahikatea Drive, Lorne Street, and Ohaupo Road in Hamilton City. |
| 18 Sep 2009 | Overnight motorway closures in Auckland 19-24 September 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 25 September. |
| 17 Sep 2009 | SH1 St Marks on-ramp closed The SH1 St Marks southbound on-ramp will be closed this weekend from 6:30am on Saturday until 5am on Sunday. The same closure will also be in place on the following weekend, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September. |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Northwestern Motorway improvements announced Long-planned improvements to Auckland's Northwestern Motorway (SH16) have moved a step closer today with the NZ Transport Agency announcing plans to widen the route. |
| 11 Sep 2009 | Consultation period extended for Kapiti expressway The NZ Transport Agency will extend the consultation period and provide additional information for Kapiti residents on options for a proposed new four-lane expressway through the district. |
| 11 Sep 2009 | Auckland overnight motorway closures 12-17 September 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 18 September. |
| 11 Sep 2009 | State Highway 36 Reopening Delayed The NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua will remain closed for up to another two weeks to enable safety works to be completed in the Mangorewa/Kaharoa Gorge, where a rock fall occurred on August 6. |
| 11 Sep 2009 | NZTA confirms route for Western Ring Route completion The NZ Transport Agency Board has confirmed the combined surface/tunnel alignment for the Waterview Connection project that will complete the Western Ring Route around Auckland. The alignment is the same as that selected by the board in May this year as its preferred option. |
| 9 Sep 2009 | First bridge segment in place on new Newmarket Viaduct The delivery of a new four-lane southbound bridge – Stage 1 of the Newmarket Connection: Viaduct Replacement Project - moved a step closer last night when the first segment of the bridge deck was successfully installed. |
| 9 Sep 2009 | Saturday closures planned for SH1 St Marks on-ramp The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists, residents and the local business community that the SH1 St Marks southbound on-ramp will be closed for the next three Saturdays, from 6:30am on Saturday until 5am on Sunday. |
| 8 Sep 2009 | Next stage of Hairini Link project now in full swing Recently announced funding for Tauranga’s Hairini Link project allows the NZ Transport Agency to advance planning to the point of developing a preferred option. |
| 3 Sep 2009 | Auckland overnight motorway closures 5-10 September 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 11 September. |
| 1 Sep 2009 | Brighter future for Lyttelton Tunnel Work on installing new improved lighting in the Lyttelton Tunnel will be completed by the end of this month. |
| 1 Sep 2009 | Record number of five star new car safety ratings announced The Automobile Association and the New Zealand Transport Agency are pleased to announce a record number of 5 star new car safety ratings have been released by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP). |
Last updated: 29 Sep 2009
