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Last chance to put New Zealand on international road and rail-building map: vote for Kaikōura earthquake recovery this week

24 Sep 2018 02:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency

New Zealanders have a last chance this week to show their support for the outstanding work to restore road and rail networks following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake by voting in a prestigious engineering award.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 23 – 29 September 2018

21 Sep 2018 12:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 28th September 2018. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.

State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill closed

19 Sep 2018 05:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that due to a serious crash on Remutaka Hill, State Highway 2 between Upper Hutt and Featherston is closed.

Albany walking and cycling bridge to be installed

18 Sep 2018 05:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The newest walking and cycling bridge on the North Shore will be lifted into place over the Northern Motorway at Spencer Road in Albany next week.

State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge, in eastern Bay of Plenty, to close for short period on Wednesday

17 Sep 2018 03:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising State Highway 2 Waioeka Gorge is expected to be closed for around 45 minutes on Wednesday 19 September while rock removal work takes place.

Auckland motorway closure tonight 14 September

14 Sep 2018 04:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises the Northbound South Eastern Arterial (SEART) onramp will be closed this evening for around an hour at approximately 10pm.

Temporary lane closure for Gladstone Road Bridge

14 Sep 2018 02:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Tairāwhiti Roads is advising motorists that Gladstone Road Bridge will be intermittently reduced to one lane with stop/go controllers between Monday 17 and Wednesday 19 September.

Auckland Overnight motorway closures 16 to 22 September 2018

14 Sep 2018 11:40 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 21st September 2018. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.

Action taken to save lives on the region’s highest-risk road

14 Sep 2018 10:02 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency will lower the speed limit on a high-risk section of State Highway 58 as part of a package of safety improvements designed to save lives.

Community invited to see plans before safety work starts on SH1

13 Sep 2018 01:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Safety improvement work is about to start on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Wellsford and Warkworth, through the Dome Valley.

SH29A Barkes Corner roundabout changes to improve traffic flow

13 Sep 2018 09:55 am | NZ Transport Agency

The traffic lights being installed on SH29A Barkes Corner roundabout to improve peak traffic flow will be switched on from Monday, 17 September.

Stoney Creek Bridge, State Highway 7, south of Reefton – four nights of closure

12 Sep 2018 02:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Drivers who travel on State Highway 7 between Greymouth and Reefton overnight need to be ready for some delays at the end of this month.

Event to celebrate completion of SH2 Watchman Road improvements

11 Sep 2018 01:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Locals are being offered a sneak preview of the new Watchman Road Intersection this Sunday afternoon, with a special event to celebrate the completion of the important local roading project.