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Permanent rockfall protection south of Kaikōura, starting in July

30 June 2020 3:35 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Work to install permanent rockfall protection along Kaikōura’s rockfall-prone corner between Peketa and the Parititahi Tunnels, south of the town, will start in July and continue for six months.

Give us your views on Nelson’s Transport Future

25 June 2020 5:16 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Nelson residents are being asked to help plan a vibrant future for their city.

SH73 Arthur’s Pass alpine management, change to position

19 June 2020 5:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be changing its planned management of SH73 this winter in response to concerns raised by residents, businesses and local communities.

Plan ahead for safe travel across the South Island Thursday and Friday

17 June 2020 12:12 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Plan ahead if you are travelling across the South Island from the early hours of Thursday morning, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. MetService is forecasting snow across central and southern parts of the South Island that may make driving conditions hazardous.

New road layout for SH1 Ōpaoa River Bridge, Marlborough

17 June 2020 10:04 am | NZ Transport Agency

Travellers on State Highway 1 out of Blenheim should expect a change to the road layout in the week starting Monday 22 June, when northbound traffic will be directed onto the new Ōpaoa River Bridge.

Work on the Kaikōura transport networks to be completed 2020

15 June 2020 1:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The work to make transport networks around Kaikōura safer and more resilient following the 2016 earthquake, is due to be completed on 15 December this year, exactly three years since SH1 was reopened.

Help to shape the future of Dunedin transport

15 June 2020 6:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

With the new Dunedin Hospital being built in the central city, Dunedin has a unique opportunity to look at options to create a transport system that’s safer, better connected and offers a range of travel choices.

Curles Point access affected next week, SH88, St Leonards to Port Chalmers

11 June 2020 4:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Good progress is being made on the SH88 Dunedin to Port Chalmers Safety Improvements project, which includes completing the final leg of the shared path from St Leonards to Port Chalmers, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Senior Project Manager Jason Forbes.

Motueka River Bridge maintenance from end of this weekend, at nights, detour in place overnight

10 June 2020 2:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Motueka and Tasman Bay drivers who use the Motueka River Bridge, SH60, between Motueka and Riwaka, after 9 pm at night will face a detour route from this Sunday night, 21 June (please note, this date is a week later than originally notified, due to the weather forecasts. Check the link below to be sure this work starts this weekend).

South Canterbury intersection at Rangitata made safer

10 June 2020 10:23 am | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is installing an Intersection Speed Zone* at the intersection of SH1 and SH79 in Rangitata, South Canterbury, to help prevent deaths and serious injuries.

Icy night ahead in South Island after icy weekend

8 June 2020 4:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency warns all drivers on alpine and semi-alpine passes in the South Island to beware of ice overnight, tomorrow morning and this week after a particularly icy weekend.

Overnight closures Takaka Hill next week Monday and Tuesday nights

5 June 2020 12:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency

UPDATE (7 June 2020): Takaka Hill road, SH60, the road link between Tasman Bay and Golden Bay, will be closed to traffic between 9pm and 5am Monday and Tuesday next week, 8 and 9 June, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Rockfall safety work south of Kaikōura, between Raramai Tunnels and Peketa

5 June 2020 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency

To reduce the risk of new rockfall, maintenance work will be completed between the Raramai Tunnels and Peketa, south of Kaikōura, over the next couple of weeks.

Getting Southland drivers winter-ready

4 June 2020 12:38 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The temperature drop in Southland over the last few weeks is a good reminder to get winter-ready for driving conditions, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

West Coast - Canterbury alpine passes – open/closed clarification

3 June 2020 12:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency last week advised it had updated its winter highway management around the South Island. This included a change to the management of SH73 Porter’s and Arthur’s Passes for this winter. The two passes form a key route linking Canterbury and the West Coast and the communities along the way.