Safer journeys in Taranaki are a step closer with construction of the State Highway 3/Princess Street roundabout and pedestrian and cyclist underpass in Waitara set to start next week.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising people in Tararua to plan ahead and expect some delays on key Tararua routes over the next few weeks, as contractors work hard to improve the safety and resilience of these roads ahead of winter.
Waka Kotahi has announced that State Highway 5 will re-open to all traffic during daylight hours from Monday 20 March, following the successful running of freight convoys on the route this week.
Regular users of State Highway 54 Cheltenham-Hunterville Road and people heading to Putai Ngahere Domain (Vinegar Hill) in March or April should be aware of upcoming road closures.
A winning combination of hard work, good weather, community input and a whole lot of patience, will see people who live on State Highway 2 north of Tangoio able to travel south to Napier to access necessary supplies and services tomorrow and Friday.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 25 between Hikuai and Opoutere is open to one lane this week, during daytime and night-time hours, and will remain open providing it’s safe.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 25 between Hikuai and Opoutere will open to one lane this evening to allow light vehicle access over the weekend, after an underslip took out part of the road earlier in the week.
SH54 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road between Rangitikei Line and Milson Line in Palmerston North will be closed during daytime hours next week for resealing work.
The Waitangi Bridge on State Highway 51 between Napier and Clive will be closed to all traffic for one hour between 6.30pm and 7.30pm tomorrow night (Saturday 11 March).
A blessing ceremony led by Dr Wayne Ngata (Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngati Ira and Ngati Porou) with support from Mark Kopua and Iwiata Williams this morning has paved the way for construction of a temporary Bailey bridge to replace the Hikuwai #1 bridge, which was destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle, to get underway from Monday.
