Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in September 2017

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Aorangi Bridge repairs update

28 September 2017 12:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that work on bridge joints on Feilding’s Aorangi Bridge is being delayed because of wet weather.

Gisborne Horoera Bridge project complete

27 September 2017 11:04 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that a tourism related project in Gisborne that connects tourists to the easternmost part of the country, is now complete.

SH2 – Busy month for roadworks through Hutt Valley in October

27 September 2017 10:38 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists about Hutt Valley highway activity on SH2 during October.

Rimutaka Hill Road is open

26 September 2017 3:37 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the Rimutaka Hill Road is now open after a slip closed the road earlier this afternoon.

Rimutaka Hill Road closure – Stop/Go in place later this afternoon

26 September 2017 2:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the Rimutaka Hill Road is closed in both directions because of a slip.

Rimutaka Hill Road closed due to slip

26 September 2017 2:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that a large slip has closed the Rimutaka Hill Road.

Manawatū Gorge options released for feedback

25 September 2017 6:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has released a long list of options for a long term resilient solution for the Manawatū Gorge route.

SH 1 is now OPEN after Foxton crash

21 September 2017 12:37 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

State Highway 1 near Foxton is now open after a serious near the Whirokino Bridge, closed the road this morning.

Crash at Foxton – diversions through SH57

21 September 2017 11:40 am | NZ Transport Agency

A serious crash has closed State Highway 1 south of Foxton near the Whirokino Bridge.

Options for Manawatū Gorge alternative

20 September 2017 3:56 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is preparing to release a long list of options for a long term resilient solution for the Manawatū Gorge route.

Salisbury Street works in Ashhurst – Saddle Road westbound closure Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 September

18 September 2017 5:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that resurfacing work on Salisbury Street in Ashhurst resumes this week, to lay asphaltic concrete.

Rimutaka Hill Road construction restrictions for overdimension vehicles

7 September 2017 2:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that there will be restrictions on overdimension vehicles and some truck configurations on the Rimutaka Hill Road, State Highway 2, while two significant construction projects are underway.

Finalists announced for New Zealand’s top cycling awards

4 September 2017 1:24 pm | NZ Transport Agency | Cycling Action Network

Twenty nine innovative cycling projects and dedicated people from across New Zealand were announced today as finalists for the 2017 Bike to the Future Awards.

Work progressing to identify alternative state highway option for Manawatū Gorge

1 September 2017 11:40 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says work is progressing on a replacement for the current Manawatū Gorge road, with the announcement today that the contract to develop a Detailed Business Case has been awarded to professional services company GHD Advisory.