The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is welcoming today’s announcement from Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse confirming that new rules to improve the safety of child passengers will come into force later this year.
Ground investigations to be carried out at Maungatapu next Tuesday (2 July) will mark the start of the work to design the new Hairini Link – Maungatapu Underpass project, says the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers that the SEART (Southeastern Highway) southbound link to Onehunga in Auckland will be closed tonight for emergency works to clean up after a spill earlier today.
The NZ Transport Agency has welcomed news that rail services are likely to be back to normal tomorrow, spelling an end to the severe congestion that has affected Wellington in recent days.
Wellingtonians have proved an adaptive bunch, and the NZ Transport Agency is thanking the public for making changes to their usual travel plans this morning to help manage congestion levels.
The road to Milford Sound re-opened at noon today, with confirmation this morning that the blast site of an unstable section of rock above the western entrance to the Homer Tunnel on 14 June show is now stable enough to allow traffic through the tunnel.
Cold. wet weather is expected to converge on Wellington in the next 24 hours, and the NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to plan their journeys to ensure they keep safe and leave enough time for travel.
The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers there will be day time work on Puhinui Road (State Highway 20B) starting on Monday (24 June), which will have an impact on travel to and from Auckland International Airport.
Trials are being set-up throughout Christchurch to look at ways of improving traffic management around road works sites to help reduce motorist delays and minimise driver frustration.
A better transport future for Wellington City is a step closer, with details released today of a comprehensive package of transport infrastructure proposals that will make getting around the city easier for everyone.
A future Bus Rapid Transit system through central Wellington has been found to have the most benefits of three possible options, according to the final report of the Wellington Public Transport Spine Study.
The NZ Transport Agency has released details of proposed mitigation measures for the Basin Bridge and plans of the proposed duplication of the Mount Victoria Tunnel and widening of Ruahine Street and Wellington Road.