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Updated: 29 January 2012

A selection of media releases and newsletters issued about the Newmarket Viaduct Replacement Project.

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Tommy Clark speaks to the media at the project opening ceremony

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NZTA media releases

NZTA successfully completes key operation at Newmarket Viaduct
29 January 2012
The NZ Transport Agency says it has successfully completed the shift of the large lifting gantry on the Newmarket Viaduct on Auckland's Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) - an operation that has required the full closure of the motorway's northbound lanes.

New viaduct at Newmarket opens as NZTA completes switch early
29 January 2012
The northbound lanes of Auckland Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) have been re-opened by the NZ Transport Agency, 17 hours ahead of schedule and traffic has now been switched to the new northbound Newmarket Viaduct.

Auckland's Southern motorway closing tonight
28 January 2012
The NZ Transport Agency reminds drivers that it is closing a section of the northbound lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) near the Newmarket Viaduct from 5pm tonight (Saturday, 28 January).

Auckland motorway closure - expect big delays says NZTA
22 January 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is warning drivers of considerable delays during Auckland Anniversary Weekend when it closes a section of Auckland's Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) to complete work before opening the new northbound Newmarket Viaduct.

NZTA reopens southbound lanes on Newmarket Viaduct early
5 December 2011
The NZ Transport Agency has re-opened all southbound lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) - two hours early than planned after a successful overnight operation to connect or stitch together the new southbound and northbound viaducts across Newmarket.

NZTA advises of weekend delays on motorway at Newmarket
28 November 2011
The NZ Transport Agency reminds drivers to avoid the Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) southbound over Newmarket this weekend - 3 and 4 December - because of essential work on the two new viaducts.

NZTA ready for next stage as last segment fitted at Newmarket
22 November 2011
The NZ Transport Agency has completed a significant milestone on the Newmarket Viaduct replacement project on Auckland's Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) by lifting the final segment of the new northbound bridge into place with the help of the big blue lifting gantry.

NZTA starts construction of new northbound viaduct over Newmarket
12 July 2011
The NZ Transport agency has installed the first five of 234 concrete bridge sections for the new northbound section of the Newmarket viaduct on Auckland's Southern Motorway (State Highway 1).

SH1 lane closures southbound over Newmarket Viaduct scheduled for Monday night - delays possible from 9pm
29 October 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises all motorists that it will be closing one southbound lane of the Newmarket Viaduct at 9pm on Monday night, and a second lane at 10pm. These earlier-than-usual night closures are required for works associated with the completion of Stage 1 of the Newmarket Connection: Viaduct Replacement Project - the opening of a fourth southbound motorway lane in early 2011.

Remarkable progress on new Newmarket Viaduct free for all to see this weekend
14 May 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), in partnership with its Newmarket Viaduct Replacement Project delivery team NGA Newmarket, is hosting a Community Open Day this Sunday (May 16) on Mahuru Street, Newmarket.

Blue skies over Newmarket signal speedy progress on road to Rugby World Cup
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.

New crossing for Broadway to enhance pedestrian safety
26 January 2010
Work commenced last night on the installation of a new signalised pedestrian crossing on Newmarket's busy thoroughfare.

NZTA speeds up safety campaign to ‘Slow Down over Newmarket’
4 December 2009
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) today stepped up its campaign to promote driver safety across the
Newmarket Viaduct (flyover) with the release of a video on the social media site, YouTube.

Slow down over Newmarket Viaduct
23 October 2009
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.

First bridge segment in place on new Newmarket Viaduct
9 September 2009
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.

Innovative community resource opens today in Newmarket
16 July 2009
The NZ Transport Agency is proud to announce the opening of a multi-purpose visitor centre for its Newmarket Connection: Viaduct Replacement Project.

Newmarket Viaduct's future and legacy to be celebrated
5 June 2009
A key milestone in the NZ Transport Agency's Newmarket Connection: Viaduct Replacement Project will be celebrated on Friday 5 June in the presence of two senior engineers who played a key role in the construction of the existing Newmarket Viaduct.

Newmarket newsletters


Special community open day edition, April 2010

Download special issue (PDF, 308 KB)

  • An innovative, sustainable, urban design-integrated transport solution
  • Design of the times
  • Key benefits
  • Construction programme
  • Slow down over Newmarket

Issue 3, April 2010

Download issue 3 (PDF, 424 KB)

  • The rise of the machine
  • New pedestrian crossing for Broadway
  • Mt Hobson Rd noise wall in focus
  • Paving the way for World Cup glory
  • Guest column: Ian Harbeck, NGA Newmarket Project Manager
  • 4LX: Safe with much less sound

Issue 2, October 2009

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  • High, wide and ever so handsome
  • What's big, blue and up for Christmas?
  • New speed limits in place over Newmarket
  • Guest columnist: Chris Bentley, Urban design team leader
  • Bigger steps to leave smaller footprints
  • Fourth lane extension to Greenlane

Issue 1, July 2009

Download issue 1 (PDF, 343 KB)

  • Introducing Newmarket Connection
  • Stage by stage
  • Progress so far
  • Celebrating the first foundation pour
  • Guest columnist: Cameron Brewer, Newmarket Business Association
  • Visitor Centre: 5B Mahuru Street