Media releases

News within "Lower North Island" in December 2018

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Gearing up for upgrade of road to Eastland Port

20 December 2018 12:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Rakaiatane Road, which connects State Highway 35 Wainui Road to Eastland Port and Kaiti Beach Road, will undergo a significant upgrade early next year to make access safer, smoother, quieter and more efficient for all road users.

Work continuing on making Hawke’s Bay’s roads safer

19 December 2018 1:05 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has announced the latest details of road safety work planned in Hawke’s Bay this summer.

NZ Transport Agency urges motorists to plan ahead for a safe holiday journey - Gisborne region

19 December 2018 11:20 am | NZ Transport Agency

Tairawhiti Roads is urging motorists in the Gisborne region to make their summer holiday journeys safer by planning ahead and driving to the conditions.

Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable summer holiday journey - Wellington region

19 December 2018 10:40 am | NZ Transport Agency

With Wellington drivers preparing to embark on their summer holidays, the NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to plan ahead and make the right choices.

NZ Transport Agency continuing to monitor traffic on new SH1 between Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki

17 December 2018 1:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is continuing to monitor traffic along the new State Highway 1 alignment between Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki following congestion over the weekend and this morning.

NZTA announces selection of Ōtaki to north of Levin corridor

12 December 2018 10:04 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has announced that the preferred corridor for the new 24.2 kilometre Ōtaki to north of Levin road is one that runs closest to State Highway 1 and, in the northern section, alongside State Highway 57.

Trial closure of Paekākāriki Hill Road extended

6 December 2018 12:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency | Kāpiti Coast District Council

The NZ Transport Agency and the Kāpiti Coast District Council are advising that following the first trial closure of Paekākāriki Hill Road on Friday 30 November, another temporary closure of the road will take place this Friday 7 December between 2pm and 7pm.

NZTA and Councils working together to improve safety on SH1

5 December 2018 2:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency, Horowhenua District Council and Kāpiti Coast District Council are working together to improve safety and reduce serious crashes on State Highway 1 between Ōtaki and Foxton.