Work to install permanent rockfall protection along Kaikōura’s rockfall-prone corner between Peketa and the Parititahi Tunnels, south of the town, will start in July and continue for six months.
Almost a third of Kiwi drivers (32%) said they would text/message someone while driving* – and a new partnership between road safety agencies and the private sector aims to turn that figure around.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect significant delays on State Highway 2 northbound to Petone due to a slip that has closed the left lane, and to consider taking an alternative route.
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.
With the start of school holidays next week and winter weather starting to settle in, motorists in Auckland and Northland are reminded to adjust their driving to keep themselves and other road users safe.
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.
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.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 3 July 2020. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday.
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.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 is down to one lane with Stop/Go traffic management in place between Stanley Road and Fraser Road in the Waimana Gorge, while the impact of recent rainfall on the slip site that closed the Gorge July last year is investigated.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises night works will take place on the Bay Link site between the Bayfair and Te Maunga roundabouts over the next week.