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Transport Agency works with cyclists on rumble strip removal

19 Nov 2018 04:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is removing short sections of edgeline rumble strips* on three southern South Island state highways after accepting suggested changes made by local cycling groups and the Waitaki District Council.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 18–24 November 2018

16 Nov 2018 11:44 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, 23rd November 2018. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.

Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes Districts summer road work season has begun

15 Nov 2018 10:11 am | NZ Transport Agency

Summer road works have begun on Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District highways which will help ensure well-maintained road surfaces and safe journeys for road users all year round.

Re-surfacing on State Highway 2 re-scheduled to start Sunday night

14 Nov 2018 03:54 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that re-surfacing work on two sections of State Highway 2, has been re-scheduled to start on Sunday, November 18 for five nights.

Ashhurst traffic mitigation works pick up steam

14 Nov 2018 03:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Work to mitigate safety and noise issues in Ashhurst is entering a new phase, with major works now underway.

Update: State Highway 35 Tatapouri Hill traffic management

14 Nov 2018 03:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 35 Tatapouri Hill, between Okitu and Tolaga Bay, will now be under stop/go management on Friday 16 November to allow the NZ Police Serious Crash Unit to carry out their investigation into a fatal crash on the road on Saturday 10 November.

Delays at Gladstone Road Bridge this Friday

14 Nov 2018 09:50 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that Gladstone Road Bridge will be reduced to one lane with stop/go controllers on Friday 16 November between 7am and 1pm.

Safety concerns force closure of Old Māngere Bridge

13 Nov 2018 03:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is taking the significant but necessary step of permanently closing the Old Māngere Bridge which links the Ōnehunga and Māngere Bridge communities because of concerns about the risk to public safety.

State Highway 35 Tatapouri Hill closure

13 Nov 2018 03:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 35 Tatapouri Hill, between Okitu and Tolaga Bay, will be closed on Thursday 15 November to allow the NZ Police Serious Crash Unit to carry out their investigation into a fatal crash on the road on Saturday 10 November.

Baypark to Bayfair Link project to include new underpass

13 Nov 2018 09:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is delighted to announce that the Baypark to Bayfair Link project will now include a new separated pedestrian and cycle underpass at the Bayfair roundabout.

West Coast State highways update after severe weather closed Ōtira Gorge over the weekend

12 Nov 2018 12:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is aiming to have State Highway 73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury via Arthur’s Pass and the Ōtira Gorge reopened at 7.00 am Tuesday morning, 13 November.

South Island weather event update – 4:30pm

9 Nov 2018 04:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users to continue to drive with care, and to plan ahead for journeys this evening and over the weekend as severe weather continues to affect South Island roads. Temperatures have plummeted across the South Island, and travellers are reminded to be prepared for winter driving conditions, and carry warm clothing.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 11 – 17 November 2018

9 Nov 2018 11:49 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, 16th November 2018. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.

South Island weather event update – 11:45am

9 Nov 2018 11:45 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users to continue to drive with care, and to plan ahead for journeys today and over the weekend as severe weather continues to affect South Island roads.

West Coast road closures update - 8:45am

9 Nov 2018 08:58 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users that SH73 from Arthurs Pass to Jacksons is unlikely to open today. There is an Alternate Route in place via Lewis Pass SH7, please add around an hour and a half to your journey. Goat Creek Bridge is still intact, the western approach embankment has been washed away.