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Waka Kotahi issues severe weather warning to motorists

30 November 2020 3:48 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to be prepared for heavy rain to cause surface flooding and slips on the state highway network through the lower North Island this evening.

Feedback sought on long-term transport plans for Auckland’s northwest

30 November 2020 12:51 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport

Aucklanders are invited to have their say on a series of future transport plans aiming to improve access and transport choices for new growth areas in the northwest.

Mackenzie District’s new pull-over areas, part of NZ Upgrade Programme, tenders going out for four main packages of work

30 November 2020 10:53 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is tendering for new highway pull-over areas in the South Island’s Mackenzie Basin alongside improvements to existing stopping places. This project, which combines safety with enhancing the visitor driver experience, is being funded through the regional package of the NZ Upgrade Programme, with a $5 million budget overall.

Waka Kotahi and partners celebrate completion of SH1 Ōpaoa River Bridge project with dawn pou whenua blessing and unveiling

28 November 2020 12:01 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has officially marked the completion of the Ōpaoa River Bridge project in Wairau/Blenheim with the blessing and unveiling of a spectacular pou whenua, alongside the opening of the new walking and cycling facilities on the historic Opawa Bridge.

SH2 north of Katikati to Te Puna works - week beginning Sunday 29 November

27 November 2020 3:26 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises road maintenance works will take place at various locations over the next three weeks on State Highway 2, from Monday 30 November.

SH30 Rotorua works for week beginning Sun 29 November

27 November 2020 3:08 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises multiple worksites are active on State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road, between Sala Street and Iles Road, in Rotorua next week. This work is part of the Eastern Corridor Stage One project.

SH5 Rotorua resurfacing works overnight Sun 29 Nov

27 November 2020 12:44 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises resurfacing works will take place on State Highway 5/Fairy Springs Road, at the Cochrane Street intersection, this Sunday 29 November.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 29 November–5 December 2020

27 November 2020 10:49 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 4 December 2020.

Closure of SH35 Waitaukakari Bridge for resurfacing work

27 November 2020 9:30 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that Waitaukakari Bridge on State Highway 35, south of Hicks Bay, will undergo essential resurfacing works from Tuesday 1 December which could cause delays of up to two hours.

Central Otago highway sealing works – night works SH6 next week, Kawarau Gorge Saturday morning

26 November 2020 4:08 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Aspiring Highways, on behalf of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, is part way through their summer reseal programme. After completing sections of SH85 (Alexandra to Kyeburn) and parts of SH6 near Luggate and Albert Town, the reseal team is now moving south.

Policing effort nets multiple offenders in Otago at roadworks sites

26 November 2020 2:59 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

A recent police focus on driver behaviour around state highway roadworks sites in Coastal Otago, north of Dunedin, has resulted in a large number of drivers being stopped and educated on the need to take more care driving through these sites, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

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News in November 2020

Waka Kotahi issues severe weather warning to motorists

Feedback sought on long-term transport plans for Auckland’s northwest

Mackenzie District’s new pull-over areas, part of NZ Upgrade Programme, tenders going out for four main packages of work

Waka Kotahi and partners celebrate completion of SH1 Ōpaoa River Bridge project with dawn pou whenua blessing and unveiling

SH2 north of Katikati to Te Puna works - week beginning Sunday 29 November

SH30 Rotorua works for week beginning Sun 29 November

SH5 Rotorua resurfacing works overnight Sun 29 Nov

Auckland overnight motorway closures 29 November–5 December 2020

Closure of SH35 Waitaukakari Bridge for resurfacing work

Central Otago highway sealing works – night works SH6 next week, Kawarau Gorge Saturday morning

Policing effort nets multiple offenders in Otago at roadworks sites

Urgent deck maintenance Luggate Red Bridge (SH8A) near Wanaka, detour route for two weeks

Summer road works ramping up in Hawke’s Bay

Preferred corridor for SH1 Whangārei to Port Marsden Highway

SH1 Mangamuka Gorge to open to light vehicles before Christmas

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Waka Kotahi issues severe weather warning to motorists

Feedback sought on long-term transport plans for Auckland’s northwest

Mackenzie District’s new pull-over areas, part of NZ Upgrade Programme, tenders going out for four main packages of work

Waka Kotahi and partners celebrate completion of SH1 Ōpaoa River Bridge project with dawn pou whenua blessing and unveiling

SH2 north of Katikati to Te Puna works - week beginning Sunday 29 November

SH30 Rotorua works for week beginning Sun 29 November

SH5 Rotorua resurfacing works overnight Sun 29 Nov

Auckland overnight motorway closures 29 November–5 December 2020

Closure of SH35 Waitaukakari Bridge for resurfacing work

Central Otago highway sealing works – night works SH6 next week, Kawarau Gorge Saturday morning

Policing effort nets multiple offenders in Otago at roadworks sites

Urgent deck maintenance Luggate Red Bridge (SH8A) near Wanaka, detour route for two weeks

Summer road works ramping up in Hawke’s Bay

Preferred corridor for SH1 Whangārei to Port Marsden Highway

SH1 Mangamuka Gorge to open to light vehicles before Christmas

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