The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists returning to Wellington tomorrow to leave early if they want to dodge queues that are likely to form north of Ōtaki in the afternoon.
One of the largest planting exercises ever seen in the lower North Island is underway at the Kāpiti Expressway, involving 1.3 million plants – the equivalent of 25 plants for every Kapiti resident.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge will be closed during the day on Wednesday to enable contractors to set up for rockfall protection works.
Motorists are advised to drive with care and allow extra time when travelling around the Bay of Plenty as work on the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) and a major road rehabilitation programme continues.
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 1 May.
The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to plan ahead for travel to and from Anzac events this weekend. However, it is also reminding holidaymakers to be aware of hotspots on the highways north of Wellington – especially north of Ōtaki on Monday.
Work has started on the Nelson Street Cycle Route linking Upper Queen Street to Quay Street via the disused Nelson Street off-ramp. The proposed cycle route will connect to the north-western and Grafton Gully cycleways, providing easier and safer access to and from the city centre.