Media releases

News within "Christchurch regional office" in May 2015

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Joint operation tackles vehicle safety and driver distraction on State Highway 2 Katikati

14 May 2015 4:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato and Bay of Plenty

Raising awareness of the dangers of driver distraction and educating motorists about the importance of vehicle safety was the focus of a combined NZ Transport Agency and police inspection in Katikati this week.

SH8 Beaumont Bridge now open

14 May 2015 10:49 am | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region

The Transport Agency says the Beaumont Bridge on State highway 8 between Milton and Alexandra is now open.

Taramakau Bridge to be closed for safety improvements

5 May 2015 9:07 am | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region

The Transport Agency has confirmed the timing for next month’s extended closures of the Taramakau road/rail Bridge on State Highway 6 near Greymouth, so safety improvement work can be carried out on the entrances to the bridge.

Construction starts on SH73 Mingha Bluff realignment

4 May 2015 4:14 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region

Major safety improvements are on the way for drivers travelling between Christchurch and the West Coast, with construction now underway on the State Highway 73 (SH73) Mingha Bluff Realignment just east of Arthur's Pass Township.

Extended closure of SH8 Beaumont Bridge for repairs

4 May 2015 12:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern Region

The Transport Agency is urging motorists to factor extra time into their travel plans, to allow for a 24 hour closure next week of the Beaumont Bridge on State highway 8 between Milton and Alexandra.