The Automobile Association and New Zealand Transport Agency say they are disappointed the latest round of crash testing by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has found some commercial vans still expose their occupants to a high risk of serious injury in a crash.
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements and maintenance. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed on or before the contingency date.
The NZ Transport Agency Board has confirmed details for the advancement of state highway projects made possible by an additional $142.5 million in funding announced earlier this week as part of the Government's Jobs and Growth plan.
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is temporarily diverting heavy traffic off the new Tararu Stream Bridge, which is currently under construction just north of Thames on State Highway 25.
Highway traveller information will get a further boost this month with the installation of eight more electronic message signs, including four in the Hutt area.
Don't be surprised if you see more two-wheeled commuters on the road this month. February is Bike Wise Month, and the annual Bike Wise Battle is on again.
The NZ Transport Agency will open a new on-ramp at Redoubt Road on Monday 16 February, as part of ongoing construction on the SH20-1 Manukau Extension Motorway.
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that road works are scheduled to begin next week on State Highway 27 in Matamata, and some travel delays are expected.
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements and maintenance. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed on or before the contingency date.
NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that works being undertaken on the section of State Highway 1 between Victoria Road (SH1B) and Hall Street will involve some lane closures each day between 9am and 9pm from Monday 9 February until Friday 13 February.
Work to restore Eureka Bend on SH60 Takaka Hill will begin after Waitangi Weekend bringing the highway back to its full two-lane capacity by the middle of this year.