Media releases

19 September 2024 4:16 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

After some wet weather delays this week, road crews will continue resurfacing work on State Highway 2 in the Hutt Valley next week.

17 September 2024 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 1:30 pm - The slip has been cleared and State Highway 58 is now open in both directions.

16 September 2024 12:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Wellington drivers are asked to plan ahead for a closure of the Mount Victoria Tunnel tomorrow night (Tuesday 17 September).

16 September 2024 11:45 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Drivers will need to take extra care on State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill tomorrow, as there is a chance of snow falling on the road.

15 September 2024 8:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update 8:25pm: State Highway 58 is now open in both directions following a serious crash late this afternoon.

13 September 2024 3:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Important information for drivers.

13 September 2024 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

UPDATE 1:30pm: The crashed vehicle has been removed and State Highway 59 is now open to traffic in both directions.

13 September 2024 9:10 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

UPDATE 2:20 pm: Following site inspections today, a decision has been made to put a 24/7 northbound lane closure at the underslip site.

12 September 2024 4:48 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Road crews are making good progress on road resurfacing along the Hutt Valley State Highway 2 corridor.

9 September 2024 9:47 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is now seeking feedback on proposals to toll two new state highways in the lower North Island.

6 September 2024 3:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Important information for drivers.

5 September 2024 3:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Road crews will be hard at work again next week, continuing road resurfacing along the Hutt Valley State Highway 2 corridor.

5 September 2024 12:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Update: Repairs have been completed and the highway and the Tauwharenīkau Bridge are open in both directions.

4 September 2024 11:02 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Road users in Nelson and Richmond can expect a smoother ride as they travel along State Highway 6 near the Richmond lights.

3 September 2024 11:17 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has approved an increase in the speed limit on the Kāpiti Expressway to 110km/h.