News within "Media release" in May 2023
16 - 30 of 30
Rock stabilisation programme, Nevis Bluff, Queenstown Lakes District, completed, autumn work underway
15 May 2023 3:02 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
A 15-week rock stabilisation programme on the Nevis Bluff on the outskirts of Queenstown has been completed.
New kit a gamechanger for Central Otago
15 May 2023 12:34 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Central Otago roading crews have successfully trialled a new piece of kit to support preventative maintenance activities in their district.
Safer school speed limits coming for Motueka
15 May 2023 12:00 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
A variable speed limit change will make travel safer for tamariki and whānau at two Motueka Schools.
Building back better. Rehabilitation works planned for State Highway 2, Masterton
15 May 2023 9:32 am
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Major rehabilitation works are about to get underway for State Highway 2, Chapel St, in Masterton.
School students call on everyone to be a road safety hero this Road Safety Week
15 May 2023 9:04 am
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Students at schools across the country will be calling on everyone to Be a road safety hero alongside companies, communities, emergency services and road safety professionals during Road Safety Week (15-21 May).
Safety upgrade concept plan ready for community feedback, Timaru to St Andrews
11 May 2023 4:02 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
A mix of median and side barrier, turnaround facilities and two new roundabouts are recommended for the high-risk Timaru to St Andrews section of State Highway 1, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway shared path opens
11 May 2023 3:19 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Moving about in Kāpiti will now be safer and easier for pedestrians and cyclists with the opening of a new 10 km-long shared path.
New vehicle air pollution ratings help clear the air
10 May 2023 12:33 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
In response to recent research on the health impacts from vehicle emissions, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has today published improved air pollution ratings for vehicles on the Rightcar website.
SH31 Kawhia Road will fully open next week
10 May 2023 12:22 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Storm-damaged State Highway 31 – the only sealed road in and out of the seaside town of Kawhia – will be fully open next week.
Drivers urged to take extra care on roads in areas affected by heavy rain
6 May 2023 2:55 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to take extra care on the roads as heavy rain continues to affect highways in several regions.
Top of the South drivers – be safe and take care on the roads as bad weather continues
6 May 2023 1:00 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi urges drivers to take extreme care on the roads as heavy rain closes highways across the top of the South Island.
Piling begins for Hikuwai Bailey bridge on SH35
4 May 2023 3:53 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
The first physical signs of the Bailey bridge that will replace the cyclone damaged Hikuwai no. 1 Bridge on State Highway 35 north of Gisborne are springing up, with piling work beginning this week.
Making State Highway 2 safer - improvements coming for Upper Hutt
4 May 2023 9:24 am
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Work begins next week on a Waka Kotahi safety improvement project along State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt.
RiverLink signing marks formation of Alliance
2 May 2023 1:33 pm
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
RiverLink partners are celebrating signing an Interim Project Alliance Agreement that sees AECOM-Fletcher becoming RiverLink’s delivery alliance.
Fast work sees Wellington’s State Highway 58 reopen ahead of schedule
1 May 2023 9:35 am
| Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Contractors working on State Highway 58 completed project works ahead of schedule, allowing the highway to reopen earlier than planned.
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