Media releases

News within "Lower North Island" in October 2019

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Construction begins on key Hutt Valley walking and cycling link

30 October 2019 3:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Construction of the Petone to Melling cycleway is set to get underway following a ground-breaking ceremony today to mark this next stage of Te Ara Tupua – the project to create a walking and cycling link from Wellington to Lower Hutt.

Plan ahead to stay safe and avoid delays this Labour Weekend

24 October 2019 9:14 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users to plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey this Labour Weekend.

NZTA and mana whenua join forces on ground-breaking project

14 October 2019 10:35 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency and Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika have established a new partnership to lead development of the Nga Ūranga ki Pito-one (Ngauranga to Petone) section of the walking and cycling link between Wellington and the Hutt Valley.

Emergency closure on Remutaka Hill Road tonight

9 October 2019 12:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that Remutaka Hill Road will be closed from midnight tonight, Wednesday 9 October, to approximately 5.30am tomorrow, Thursday 10 October to recover a truck.

Paremata Road closed next week for essential maintenance

4 October 2019 3:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that Paremata Road will be closed between Postgate Drive and Joseph Banks Drive next week for essential maintenance work.

Next steps underway on Ōtaki to north of Levin corridor

4 October 2019 12:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has committed to undertake the next steps in the long term planning for a new transport corridor between Ōtaki and north of Levin, as well as to progress with safety improvements on the existing State Highway 1 as an immediate priority.

Safety improvements on SH58 to start this month

1 October 2019 4:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 58 between the Hutt Valley and Porirua will soon be made safer, with construction of the first stage of safety improvements getting underway this month.