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Stay away from the edge – help keep our state highways safe

30 October 2020 10:34 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking Bay of Plenty motorists to play their part in keeping the region’s state highways safe by avoiding driving over edge marker posts installed along roadsides.

On edge – help keep our state highways safe

30 October 2020 9:35 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking Waikato motorists to play their part in keeping state highways safe by avoiding driving over edge marker posts installed along roadsides.

Greater coastal erosion protection on the way for SH1 at Katiki Beach, North Otago

29 October 2020 4:24 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has awarded a $3 million contract for work to manage coastal erosion affecting State Highway 1 alongside Katiki Beach, North Otago. The contract has been awarded to Downer NZ.

Traffic lights signal completion of SH1/Tarewa Road upgrade

29 October 2020 1:44 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The upgraded intersection on State Highway 1 at Tarewa Road will be fully open to traffic on Monday, 2 November, completing the last of six Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency projects to improve SH1 through Whangārei.

Annual Auckland marathon closes bridge lanes on Sunday morning

29 October 2020 10:34 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The annual Auckland Marathon takes place on Sunday morning, 1 November, and will have an impact on the Northern Motorway and Auckland Harbour Bridge.

SH1 Pūtāruru closure next week for pedestrian safety improvements

28 October 2020 5:10 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 1 will be closed in Pūtāruru from 7am on Tuesday 3 November to 5pm on Friday 6 November as part of pedestrian safety upgrades in the town.

Community invited to check out Māngere Bridge progress

28 October 2020 2:56 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

With the easing of COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions on crowd gatherings, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is delighted to invite people to an information day for the Old Māngere Bridge Replacement project.

All lanes closed for overnight maintenance on Northern Motorway

28 October 2020 9:40 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that the Northern Motorway (SH1) will be closed between Oteha Valley Road and Silverdale for essential maintenance over several nights, starting Sunday 1 November.

Share your thoughts on West Waikato state highway speeds

23 October 2020 10:38 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reviewing speeds on state highways between Raglan and Hamilton, Whatawhata and Ōtorohanga , and Kāwhia and SH31/39 near Pirongia to ensure they are safe and appropriate for the roads.

Labour Weekend: take a break and come back safely

22 October 2020 3:26 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Ahead of the three-day Labour Weekend, with fine weather forecast, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reminds travellers of a useful tool that shows predicted traffic flows at particular times, based on previous years’ travel patterns.

Labour Weekend: take a break and come back safely

22 October 2020 3:14 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Ahead of the three-day Labour Weekend, with fine weather forecast, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reminds travellers of a useful tool that shows predicted traffic flows at particular times, based on previous years’ travel patterns.

Plan ahead to stay safe on busy roads this Labour Weekend

21 October 2020 5:06 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is anticipating high volumes of traffic on Auckland and Northland state highways over Labour Weekend and urges drivers to plan ahead and drive safely.

Hawke’s Bay motorists urged to drive safe this Labour Day weekend

21 October 2020 3:41 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to plan ahead, slow down and drive to the conditions for a safe Labour Day weekend.

Wellington motorists urged to plan ahead this Labour Day weekend

21 October 2020 3:39 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to plan ahead, slow down and drive to the conditions for a safe journey this Labour Day weekend.

Taranaki travel tips for a safe, enjoyable Labour weekend

21 October 2020 1:57 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Taranaki motorists are being encouraged to plan ahead, be patient and take regular breaks to get the most out of their Labour weekend travel.

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Stay away from the edge – help keep our state highways safe

On edge – help keep our state highways safe

Greater coastal erosion protection on the way for SH1 at Katiki Beach, North Otago

Traffic lights signal completion of SH1/Tarewa Road upgrade

Annual Auckland marathon closes bridge lanes on Sunday morning

SH1 Pūtāruru closure next week for pedestrian safety improvements

Community invited to check out Māngere Bridge progress

All lanes closed for overnight maintenance on Northern Motorway

Share your thoughts on West Waikato state highway speeds

Labour Weekend: take a break and come back safely

Labour Weekend: take a break and come back safely

Plan ahead to stay safe on busy roads this Labour Weekend

Hawke’s Bay motorists urged to drive safe this Labour Day weekend

Wellington motorists urged to plan ahead this Labour Day weekend

Taranaki travel tips for a safe, enjoyable Labour weekend

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Stay away from the edge – help keep our state highways safe

On edge – help keep our state highways safe

Greater coastal erosion protection on the way for SH1 at Katiki Beach, North Otago

Traffic lights signal completion of SH1/Tarewa Road upgrade

Annual Auckland marathon closes bridge lanes on Sunday morning

SH1 Pūtāruru closure next week for pedestrian safety improvements

Community invited to check out Māngere Bridge progress

All lanes closed for overnight maintenance on Northern Motorway

Share your thoughts on West Waikato state highway speeds

Labour Weekend: take a break and come back safely

Labour Weekend: take a break and come back safely

Plan ahead to stay safe on busy roads this Labour Weekend

Hawke’s Bay motorists urged to drive safe this Labour Day weekend

Wellington motorists urged to plan ahead this Labour Day weekend

Taranaki travel tips for a safe, enjoyable Labour weekend

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