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NZTA re-opens SH6 and says thank you to Nelson

23 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency has re-opened State Highway 6 Rocks Road and thanked the Nelson community for its support and patience while the NZTA and its contractors worked to repair the highway after last week's storms.

NZTA's seasonal reminder to help rural contractors

23 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding agricultural contractors they can again apply for a work time variation to complete critical agricultural operations this season.

Delays for motorists north of Atiamuri on SH1

23 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Motorists travelling between between Taupo and Tokoroa can expect delays just north of Atiamuri on State Highway One for the rest of today.

NZTA making steady progress on clearing the gorge

23 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency continues to make excellent progress benching the Manawatu Gorge slip. Crews are working at both the top and bottom of the site, the first bench is finished and a second one is underway. And despite even more rain this week, 12,000 cubic meters of debris has been cleared from the bottom of the slip.

Wellington passing lane closures and safe driving over
Xmas/New Years break

22 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

With traffic expected to be heavy over the Xmas/New Year holiday period, the New Zealand Transport Agency is advising motorists to plan ahead to avoid potential delays.

Safer Journeys in the Waikato this holiday season

22 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

With traffic expected to be heavy over Christmas and New Year, the NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to plan ahead to avoid expected delays.

Tatuanui roundabout opens ahead of schedule

22 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The Tatuanui Roundabout at the intersection of SH26/27 is up and running in time for the Christmas break - a month ahead of schedule. The four-leg roundabout between Morrinsville and Te Aroha has taken around six months to build.

Closure of Lambie Drive onramp, southbound

22 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers that the Lambie Drive onramp, southbound, on the Southwestern Motorway (SH20) will be closed Friday morning, 23 December, for emergency repairs to a damaged guard rail. The work will be carried out between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Advice for drivers as NZ Transport Agency tackles 'big 3' over Christmas

22 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

While Auckland commuters plan their summer escape, the NZ Transport Agency is reminding them to allow more time for their journey and to take extra care as it tackles three significant motorway works over the Christmas holidays.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 26 December - 7 January

21 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9:00 p.m. and finish at 5:00 a.m., unless otherwise stated.

Tauranga Eastern Link's progress during 2011

21 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Construction activity on the NZ Transport Agency's (NZTA) Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) project will take a break over the Christmas holiday period having achieved steady progress during 2011.

NZ Transport Agency closing two AHB lanes for Christmas maintenance

19 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The two lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge northbound box girder extension, or clip-on, will be closed by the NZ Transport Agency from Boxing Day for routine resurfacing work.

Choose early for big changes on Victoria Park flyover

19 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The drive south on State Highway 1 from Auckland's North Shore will change for good in early January when the NZ Transport Agency opens the flyover across Victoria Park in a new southbound-only layout.

Northern Gateway Toll Road operating report released

19 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Detailed information on the operations of the Northern Gateway Toll Road (NGTR) for the period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 has been released by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).

Auckland overnight motorway closures 17 December - 24
December

16 December 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9:00 p.m. and finish at 5:00 a.m., unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 23 December.

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