Media releases

News within "Palmerston North regional office" in November 2011

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NZTA rolls in The Bandit

25 November 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency crews have finished cutting a path through dense bush to reach the top of the Manawatu gorge slip, and are clearing bush to establish a safe working platform for the earth moving equipment due to start benching (terracing) the slip early next week.

NZTA readies for top-down strike on Gorge slip site

18 November 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is making excellent progress with a track up to the crest of the Manawatu Gorge slip site, and heavy equipment is due to begin work next week attacking the unstable slope from the top down.

Changes to detour through Ashhurst to improve safety and congestion

15 November 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has made some changes to the posted Saddle Road detour route through Ashhurst to improve traffic flow and safety, and is thanking motorists and residents for their patience and understanding as the adjustments are made.

NZTA to take it from the top at Manawatu Gorge

10 November 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has announced the next phase of its plan of attack to secure the unstable hillside that has closed State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge for more than 80 days.

NZTA to begin traffic flow improvements to Saddle Road

4 November 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency will begin upgrades of the Saddle Road on Monday to improve traffic flow for the thousands of motorists using the road as a detour during the closure of the Manawatu Gorge.

Diggers moving again at Manawatu Gorge

1 November 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Diggers are on the move again at the State Highway 3 Manawatu Gorge slip site after a period of settled weather enabled crews to return safely to the site.