Traffic signals are being trialled on the Maruia River Bridge on State Highway 65 just north of Springs Junction. The signals will start working either later today or first thing tomorrow, January 27, once all the road markings are in place.
The next phase in the NZ Transport Agency’s safety upgrade at intersection of State Highway 1, State Highway 62 and Ferry Road at Spring Creek in Marlborough started this week with installation of new stormwater drainage.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 2 Rimutaka Hill Road is currently closed due to strong wind gusts. Motorists should delay their travel over the Rimutaka Hill until weather conditions ease.
With Wellington Anniversary Weekend coming up, and other events in and around the wider Wellington region throughout January and February, the NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists to plan ahead and avoid traditional peak travel times if possible.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the Lewis Pass is now open to a single lane, re-establishing access from Picton to Christchurch via the alternate South Island state highway route.
The NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers to plan ahead and take extra care to stay safe on the roads with strong winds forecast for the Wellington and Wairarapa regions over the next two days.
The NZ Transport Agency and the New Plymouth District Council are co-ordinating the replacement of a water main with road maintenance on Coronation Avenue State Highway 3, New Plymouth, to minimise overall disruption to road users, residents and businesses.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising road users that the State Highway 2 Masterton to Carterton passing lane, south of the Ravensdown plant, will be resurfaced with chip seal overnight on Tuesday 10 January and Wednesday 11 January 2017.