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News within "Media release" in April 2017

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Favoured Cambridge to Piarere route announced but more work needed

30 April 2017 12:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Analysis and public consultation has led to a favoured route emerging for State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere, but more investigation and final approval is still needed.

State Highway 50 fit for purpose

28 April 2017 1:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency announced today that its investigation into Napier Port Access concluded that the current State Highway 50 is performing to expectations, and that further improvements are therefore not necessary at this time.

Autumn scaling and abseil inspection Nevis Bluff, SH6, between Cromwell and Queenstown from Monday for two weeks

27 April 2017 2:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

People who use the road between Cromwell and Queenstown, State Highway 6, may spot rock debris from abseil scaling at the Nevis Bluff from Monday, 1 May.

Picton to Christchurch alternate route speed limit consultation – one week left to have your say

26 April 2017 3:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

People wanting to give feedback on a proposal to convert a range of temporary lower speed limits introduced on the Picton to Christchurch alternate state highway route to permanent limits have one week left to have their say.

Public input wanted on next phase of Wellington to Hutt Valley Walking and Cycling Link

26 April 2017 2:05 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is asking for public feedback on the Petone to Melling section of the Wellington to Hutt Valley Walking and Cycling Link.

Manawatū Gorge closed due to slip

24 April 2017 11:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Manawatū Gorge is closed due to a slip that is blocking both lanes.

Update Kaikoura’s State Highway 1 south – closure to continue into May

21 April 2017 5:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency crews are continuing to work on the new slip 3 km south of Peketa, near Kaikoura, over this weekend and into the next fortnight.

Final stage of Baypark to Bayfair to start next month

21 April 2017 12:36 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The final stage of Tauranga’s Baypark to Bayfair Link Upgrade will get underway in May, the NZ Transport Agency says.

Potentially serious crashes averted through Brynderwyns safety improvements

21 April 2017 11:45 am | NZ Transport Agency

Dozens of potentially serious crashes have been avoided since safety barriers were installed on State Highway 1 on the Brynderwyn Hills.

Manawatū Gorge Big Slip Lookout Track remains closed

21 April 2017 9:25 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that adverse weather conditions for maintenance work on the Manawatū Gorge means The Big Slip Lookout Track will remain closed until the end of the year.

Sod turned on Watchman Road Intersection project

20 April 2017 3:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Transport Minister Simon Bridges has turned the sod on Napier’s Watchman Road Intersection Improvements project.

Restoration of Hatupatu Rock complete

20 April 2017 3:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A joint project to enhance the site of the iconic Hatupatu Rock, situated alongside State Highway 1 just south of Tokoroa, has wrapped up with the planting of native trees today.

SH1/Western Hills Drive improvements nearly finished

20 April 2017 9:17 am | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland & Northland

Improvements to make State Highway 1/Western Hills Drive in Whangarei safer and easier to use are nearly finished with the final road surface due to be laid soon.

Public gets say on next phase of Wellington to Hutt Valley Walking and Cycling Link

19 April 2017 9:17 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is asking for public feedback on the Petone to Melling section of the Wellington to Hutt Valley Walking and Cycling Link.

State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura: highway closed for several days

18 April 2017 5:21 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

The NZ Transport Agency may not have State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura reopened until next week (24 April) given the size of a large, unstable slip that came down south of Peketa at Easter Weekend.

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Favoured Cambridge to Piarere route announced but more work needed

State Highway 50 fit for purpose

Autumn scaling and abseil inspection Nevis Bluff, SH6, between Cromwell and Queenstown from Monday for two weeks

Picton to Christchurch alternate route speed limit consultation – one week left to have your say

Public input wanted on next phase of Wellington to Hutt Valley Walking and Cycling Link

Manawatū Gorge closed due to slip

Update Kaikoura’s State Highway 1 south – closure to continue into May

Final stage of Baypark to Bayfair to start next month

Potentially serious crashes averted through Brynderwyns safety improvements

Manawatū Gorge Big Slip Lookout Track remains closed

Sod turned on Watchman Road Intersection project

Restoration of Hatupatu Rock complete

SH1/Western Hills Drive improvements nearly finished

Public gets say on next phase of Wellington to Hutt Valley Walking and Cycling Link

State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura: highway closed for several days

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News within "Media release" in April 2017

Favoured Cambridge to Piarere route announced but more work needed

State Highway 50 fit for purpose

Autumn scaling and abseil inspection Nevis Bluff, SH6, between Cromwell and Queenstown from Monday for two weeks

Picton to Christchurch alternate route speed limit consultation – one week left to have your say

Public input wanted on next phase of Wellington to Hutt Valley Walking and Cycling Link

Manawatū Gorge closed due to slip

Update Kaikoura’s State Highway 1 south – closure to continue into May

Final stage of Baypark to Bayfair to start next month

Potentially serious crashes averted through Brynderwyns safety improvements

Manawatū Gorge Big Slip Lookout Track remains closed

Sod turned on Watchman Road Intersection project

Restoration of Hatupatu Rock complete

SH1/Western Hills Drive improvements nearly finished

Public gets say on next phase of Wellington to Hutt Valley Walking and Cycling Link

State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura: highway closed for several days

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