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Rail regulator investigating collision

28 January 2021 4:43 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Safer Rail team is investigating a collision between a vehicle and a train at the Western Lake Road Level Crossing near Featherston on Thursday afternoon, 28 January.

Hundreds comment on SH2 Wairarapa speeds and safety upgrades

28 January 2021 12:03 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Safer speeds through towns and past schools and businesses, raised pedestrian crossing platforms, new roundabouts and improved intersections are among changes people would like to see on State Highway 2 (SH2) in the Wairarapa.

Plan ahead and drive safe this Wellington Anniversary weekend

21 January 2021 1:57 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Ahead of the Wellington Anniversary long weekend, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated its online holiday journeys traffic prediction tool to help people plan ahead and avoid delays.

Remutaka Hill may close at short notice due to strong winds

19 January 2021 4:32 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that, due to strong winds expected on State Highway 2 through the Remutaka Hill, this evening’s road works have been cancelled.

SH1 Urban Motorway closed to northbound traffic

19 January 2021 6:57 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that the northbound lanes on the State Highway 1 Urban Motorway are closed prior to Aotea Quay, including the Arras and Terrace tunnels, due to a serious crash.

SH1 Ōhau closed, no detour available

12 January 2021 1:46 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 1 at Ōhau is closed due to a serious crash near the Ōhau River bridge.

Public engagement on SH2 Hutt Valley speeds planned for 2021

21 December 2020 3:44 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The public will have a say on safer speed limits along State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Hutt Valley, with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency seeking an initial round of community feedback in the first half of 2021.

Stay safe when travelling in or out of Wellington this summer

17 December 2020 1:32 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

As Wellingtonians prepare to embark on their summer holidays, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated its online holiday journeys traffic prediction tool to help people plan ahead and avoid delays.

Ashhurst traffic mitigation project nearing completion

16 December 2020 12:02 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Work to make it safer and easier to get around Ashhurst, following the closure of State Highway 3 (SH3) through the Manawatu Gorge, is almost complete.

Wellington motorists urged to take care around road work sites

15 December 2020 9:20 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Motorists travelling on their summer holidays in or out of Wellington are being urged to plan ahead, drive with care and be aware of existing construction sites on state highways throughout the region.

Overnight ramp closures SH1 between Porirua and Newlands

9 December 2020 11:26 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising road users of overnight on and off ramp closures on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Porirua and Newlands in the week commencing Monday 14 December 2020.

Ngauranga Gorge to be made safer for road and shared path users

8 December 2020 3:15 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Ngauranga Gorge will be made safer and more resilient for motorists, cyclists and walkers, with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency starting rockfall mitigation work on Monday 14 December 2020.

Waka Kotahi issues severe weather warning to motorists

30 November 2020 3:48 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to be prepared for heavy rain to cause surface flooding and slips on the state highway network through the lower North Island this evening.

Community invited to hear about plans for Honiana Te Puni Reserve

19 November 2020 9:01 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika and Hutt City Council are inviting the community to two information days about plans for Honiana Te Puni Reserve.