Media releases

News within "Media release" in July 2012

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No delays expected on Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highways for rugby fans supporters heading to Hamilton this Saturday

31 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is not expecting any delays for incoming rugby fans travelling to Hamilton this weekend for the big game.

All go at the Gorge as re-opening within sight

30 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says the Manawatu Gorge is on track to re-open in a little over a month, with crews continuing to work 24/7 and the rebuilding of the highway remaining well on track for an early September opening.

Coromandel and Western Bay of Plenty - state highways all open

30 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is reminding motorists to take care driving around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions today following last night’s heavy rain with more heavy showers expected in both areas today.

Historic link across Auckland's Manukau Harbour to be replaced

30 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

One of Auckland's most historic transport connections - the Old Mangere Bridge across the Manukau Harbour - is to be replaced by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and Auckland Council within the next five years.

Extra onsite cameras to show Atiamuri Bridge Replacement project progress online

27 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The Atiamuri Bridge Replacement project now has three online cameras in place so a greater range of the construction’s progress can be seen online.

Update on Coromandel state highway condition

26 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and their contractors are continuing to work to reinstate full access to state highways around the Coromandel.

NZTA advises of disruption during Papakura interchange upgrade

26 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers that there will be significant disruption on the Papakura interchange on Auckland's Southern Motorway (State Highway 1) because of necessary works linked to the upgrade of the interchange.

Pine tree removal at Oponae in the Waioeka Gorge

25 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that a short section of the Waioeka Gorge at Oponae on State Highway 2 will close for short periods from 30 July - 3 August 2012 to enable the removal of hazardous trees overhanging the highway.

Update on State highway conditions - Coromandel and Western Bay of Plenty

25 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and their contractors have worked hard to reinstate access to state highways closed around the region due to the severe weather event earlier this week. There are still some remaining cleanup operations underway. The NZTA is advising motorists to continue to take care on state highways around the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty until this work is complete.