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Snow forecast for Desert Road tomorrow, motorists take care

7 July 2020 4:01 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging motorists to expect winter driving conditions on the Desert Road tomorrow.

Locals invited to find out more about Forgotten World Highway improvements

6 July 2020 4:02 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is holding a drop-in session in Whangamomona next week for locals to find out more about planned improvements for the Forgotten World Highway.

SH2 through Te Puna closed to eastbound traffic this afternoon

6 July 2020 11:08 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 will be closed to eastbound traffic between Te Puna and Wairoa River Bridge from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm today to replace a power pole damaged when a tree fell in high winds overnight.

Safety works on SH1 East Taupō Arterial to ramp up

3 July 2020 3:22 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises work to make State Highway 1 East Taupō Arterial (ETA) safer will ramp up this month.

Delays on SH3 next weekend for rock removal at Awakino Tunnel

3 July 2020 10:55 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Traffic on State Highway 3 near the Awakino Tunnel will be stopped for 20-30 minutes at around 11am and 3pm on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July to allow for controlled explosions to crack a large rock near the road, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises.

SH30 Rotorua works for week beginning Sun 5 July

3 July 2020 10:37 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises multiple worksites will be in place along State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road, between Sala Street and Iles Road, in Rotorua next week, as part of the Eastern Corridor Stage One project.

Allow extra time for State Highway 3 journeys these school holidays and beyond

3 July 2020 10:06 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Motorists travelling on State Highway 3 between Waikato and Taranaki these school holidays and beyond are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys, with multiple road works underway.

SH1 Desert Road reopens after heavy snow

2 July 2020 1:59 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 1 Desert Road has reopened between Rangipo and Waiouru, following last night’s closure due to heavy snow.

Central North Island state highway closures due to snowfall

2 July 2020 9:39 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 1 Desert Road is closed between Turangi and Waiouru due to heavy snowfall.

SH2 down to one lane in Waimana Gorge

1 July 2020 10:36 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 is down to one lane in the Waimana Gorge between Fraser Road and Stanley Road due to a slip.

More passing opportunities identified for SH2 and SH35

29 June 2020 1:50 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Motorists travelling on State Highways 2 and 35 in and out of Tairāwhiti will soon have more safe passing opportunities, which will ease driver frustration and improve safety.

Lane closure SH30 Sala St, Rotorua

26 June 2020 5:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises motorists a lane closure is in place on State Highway 30 Sala Street outside Whakarewarewa School, to allow new concrete islands to set.

SH30 works for week beginning Sun 28 June

26 June 2020 12:15 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises multiple worksites will be in place along State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road, between Sala Street and Iles Road, next week.

Severe weather, take care while driving

26 June 2020 9:33 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging people to take extra care on the roads and to check for the latest conditions before travelling after heavy rain this morning.