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Testing work to start on East West project

31 March 2016 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland

As part of the planning and consenting phase of the East West project, the NZ Transport Agency will be carrying out ground testing work throughout April.

NZ Transport Agency confirms Rotorua Eastern Arterial designation lifted

31 March 2016 3:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that the Rotorua Eastern Arterial (REA) will not be constructed and that the designation will no longer be required.

Bealey Bridge, Upper Waimakariri, repairs start mid-April, overnight closure 16 April, a Saturday night

31 March 2016 12:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

One of the longest single lane bridges on the West Coast to Canterbury highway (State Highway 73, Arthur’s Pass) is about to get repaired, starting mid-April 2016.

Koiwi protocol implemented after bones found on Waikato Expressway

30 March 2016 5:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato and Bay of Plenty

Contractors working on the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway have implemented a Koiwi Discovery Protocol after human bones were discovered during earthworks, says the NZ Transport Agency.

Safer exit layout for SH16 westbound drivers at Waterview

30 March 2016 1:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland & Northland

There will be a new and safer layout for westbound drivers leaving Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway (State Highway 16) to join Great North Road at Waterview from next Monday (4 April) when an extended exit lane is opened.

NZ Transport Agency awards $5.2 million contract to build SH2 Te Puna roundabout – work starts in May

30 March 2016 9:00 am | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

The NZ Transport Agency has awarded Downer a $5.25 million contract to build a roundabout on State Highway 2 Te Puna, with work expected to start in May.

SH75, Halswell Road: roadworks Tankerville Road to near Aidanfield this week – from Tuesday 29 March 2016

29 March 2016 3:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

NZ Transport Agency contractors are completing a road maintenance project along Halswell Road, Christchurch, this week, starting today.

Major upgrade for one of New Zealand’s most high-risk intersections

29 March 2016 3:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

One of New Zealand’s most high-risk intersections is set to get a major makeover, boosting safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Overnight motorway closures 27 March – 2 April 2016

24 March 2016 1:54 pm

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, 1 April 2016. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.

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News in March 2016

Testing work to start on East West project

NZ Transport Agency confirms Rotorua Eastern Arterial designation lifted

Bealey Bridge, Upper Waimakariri, repairs start mid-April, overnight closure 16 April, a Saturday night

Koiwi protocol implemented after bones found on Waikato Expressway

Safer exit layout for SH16 westbound drivers at Waterview

NZ Transport Agency awards $5.2 million contract to build SH2 Te Puna roundabout – work starts in May

SH75, Halswell Road: roadworks Tankerville Road to near Aidanfield this week – from Tuesday 29 March 2016

Major upgrade for one of New Zealand’s most high-risk intersections

Overnight motorway closures 27 March – 2 April 2016

Take care during ‘busiest Easter’ on our roads

Easter Weekend safe driving Canterbury, West Coast, Tasman and Nelson

Heading away Easter Weekend? Be prepared, enjoy a safe trip

Waiho River flooding, South Westland, north of Franz Josef – State Highway 6 update 9.55 am, also update Takaka Hill

Waiho River flooding, South Westland, north of Franz Josef – State Highway 6 update

Views sought on three potential approaches for Nelson’s arterial network

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Testing work to start on East West project

NZ Transport Agency confirms Rotorua Eastern Arterial designation lifted

Bealey Bridge, Upper Waimakariri, repairs start mid-April, overnight closure 16 April, a Saturday night

Koiwi protocol implemented after bones found on Waikato Expressway

Safer exit layout for SH16 westbound drivers at Waterview

NZ Transport Agency awards $5.2 million contract to build SH2 Te Puna roundabout – work starts in May

SH75, Halswell Road: roadworks Tankerville Road to near Aidanfield this week – from Tuesday 29 March 2016

Major upgrade for one of New Zealand’s most high-risk intersections

Overnight motorway closures 27 March – 2 April 2016

Take care during ‘busiest Easter’ on our roads

Easter Weekend safe driving Canterbury, West Coast, Tasman and Nelson

Heading away Easter Weekend? Be prepared, enjoy a safe trip

Waiho River flooding, South Westland, north of Franz Josef – State Highway 6 update 9.55 am, also update Takaka Hill

Waiho River flooding, South Westland, north of Franz Josef – State Highway 6 update

Views sought on three potential approaches for Nelson’s arterial network

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