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6 Nov 2009 Orams Road Bridge re-opening early
The NZ Transport Agency says repairs to the Orams Road bridge over the SH1 Southern Motorway in Manurewa are almost complete and it is likely to re-open to traffic two weeks ahead of schedule.
5 Nov 2009 Public information day for next stage of Hairini Link project
A public information day to provide details about the next stage of the NZ Transport Agency's Hairini Link project will be held on Thursday November 12 At Tauranga Boys College Gym 2, between 4pm and 8pm.
4 Nov 2009 Brynderwyn improvements will cause night time delays
The NZ Transport Agency is advising drivers to allow more time for travel between Northland and Auckland because the Brynderwyn Hill section of State Highway 1 will be closed frequently at night during November for improvements to the road.
4 Nov 2009 NZTA closing the gap
The NZ Transport Agency has started work on completing the missing section of cycleway alongside the SH16 Northwestern Motorway between Bond and Myrtle Streets Kingsland.
2 Nov 2009 NZTA to establish national ticketing programme for public transport
The NZ Transport Agency Board has agreed to establish a national ticketing programme for public transport in New Zealand, and has approved funding for the development of the Auckland Regional Transport Authority's integrated ticketing and fares systems as a first step.
30 Oct 2009 Construction of Hawke's Bay Expressway Southern Extension underway
Another major Hawke's Bay roading project is underway, following the official start of construction of the SH50A Hawke's Bay Expressway Southern Extension today.
28 Oct 2009 Evening delays SH1 southbound - Orams Road Bridge area
Motorists travelling southbound on the Southern Motorway [SH1] are warned to expect delays as the NZ Transport Agency tries to complete repair work early on the Orams Road overbridge at Manurewa.
23 Oct 2009 Slow down over Newmarket Viaduct
Significant reductions in the speed limit are now in place on both the south and northbound lanes of the Newmarket Viaduct on the Southern Motorway, as part of the Newmarket Connection: Viaduct Replacement Project. The NZ Transport Agency urges all motorists to slow down and drive with caution through what is now a live construction zone.
23 Oct 2009 Highway Speed Limits to Drop Around Coromandel Township
Speed limits on State Highway 25 will be officially lowered in the first week of November around Coromandel Township.
23 Oct 2009 More road rule changes from 1 November
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding people that several changes to New Zealand's road rules will take effect from 1 November, in addition to the ban on using hand-held mobile phones when driving.

Last updated: 6 Nov 2009