Media releases - News in October 2011 | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

News in October 2011

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PM opens Auckland's motorway tunnel under Victoria Park

29 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Auckland's $340 million Victoria Park Tunnel was officially opened this morning (Saturday 29 October) three months ahead of schedule by Prime Minister John Key.

NZTA developing plan of attack to clear gorge slip

28 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says it is developing a plan to stabilise the hillside and clear the massive slip that is blocking SH3 through the Manawatu Gorge as quickly and as safely as possible.

Great response to new drink-drive ad campaign

28 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says it hopes the hugely positive response to its new drink-drive ad campaign is a sign that young New Zealanders are ready to take up the challenge of speaking up when a mate is about to drive drunk.

NZTA and AA announce top scoring 5-star vehicle safety ratings

28 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The Automobile Association and New Zealand Transport Agency today announced the Ford Ranger 4x4 dual cab ute and Honda CR-Z sports car had both achieved the top safety rating of 5-stars in the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 30 October - 5 November

28 October 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, 4 November.

Road surface improvements for SH1 Crawford St Dunedin

28 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) says from the middle of next month motorists can look forward to a smoother ride along the northbound section of State Highway 1 (SH1) on Crawford Street in Dunedin.

NZTA annual report highlights transport achievements

28 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Improvements to public transport and state highways, a strong focus on road safety, better customer service and good progress on delivering seven Roads of National Significance projects are among the achievements highlighted in the NZ Transport Agency's annual report for the year ended 30 June 2011, now available online.

Backgrounder: works to open the tunnel

27 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Two of the Victoria Park Tunnel’s three lanes will open early on Monday 14 November, at the end of a weekend of intensive work to connect the northbound motorway lanes to the tunnel approach.

NZTA's unique Victoria Park Tunnel walk fully booked

25 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

There has been an overwhelming community response to the invitation from the NZ Transport Agency to take a once-in-a-lifetime walk through the Victoria Park Tunnel before it opens to traffic and the event is fully booked out.

Start next month on resealing SH6A Frankton Road Queenstown

25 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is not expecting the re-sealing of up to 4km of SH6a Frankton Road near Queenstown next month to cause major disruptions for road users.

Road sealing begins on Rimutaka Hill Road safetyimprovements

25 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that tomorrow it will begin sealing the new sections of road on the State Highway 2 Rimutaka Hill Road as part of the Muldoon's Corner realignment safety improvements.

Auckland overnight motorway closures 23 October - 29 October

21 October 2011 12:00 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, 28 October.

Rugby and holidays pack down for busy weekend says NZTA

20 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Work on state highway improvements in Auckland and Northland will stop tomorrow morning (Friday, 21 October) with the NZ Transport Agency anticipating roads will be busy this Labour Day weekend with both Rugby World Cup 2011 fans and those people driving to holiday destinations.

NZTA says pay your toll before travelling this Labour Weekend

18 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers who use the Northern Gateway Toll Road on State Highway 1 to plan ahead and pay their tolls before they drive this Labour Weekend. It will be particulary busy travelling to and from Auckland as it also coincides with the Rugby World Cup 2011 final at Eden Park this Sunday.

Heavy rain brings down further slip in Manawatu Gorge

18 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that a further large slip has occurred on SH3 in the Manawatu Gorge at the same site which contractors have been working to clear for several weeks.

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