Hamilton's transport network has been given a multi-million dollar Christmas boost. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and Hamilton City Council are to spend $7.5 million to fund a detailed investigation into Hamilton's proposed Southern Links transport project.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising drivers that heavy holiday traffic will start building up on state highways leading out of Auckland from mid-morning on Thursday [24 December], and that they should plan their journeys outside the peaks to avoid delays.
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that a 50km/h speed restriction will remain on the Atiamuri Bridge, between Taupo and Tokoroa on State Highway 1, until the new replacement bridge is constructed.
As part of its comprehensive bridge maintenance schedule, the NZ Transport Agency is again carrying out annual resurfacing work on Auckland Harbour Bridge over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Design improvements for the Waterview Connection section of Auckland's Western Ring Route will require fewer houses and significantly reduce disruption to residents and commuters on Great North Road.
Deck segments for the new Mangere Bridge will be installed over Onehunga Harbour Road in January and February 2010, closing the road for several hours over 30 nights.
Just months after the closure of SH35 at Busby’s Hill during winter, the NZ Transport Agency has started work on building a new and more secure alignment for the road.
The completion of the NZ Transport Agency’s Tauranga Harbour Link was marked this morning with Minister of Transport Steven Joyce unveiling a plaque to officially open the project.
The NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers heading north from Auckland this Christmas to plan ahead to avoid expected delays as traffic volumes on SH1 jump almost 50% during peak travel times.
Drivers will need to watch for new permanent lower speed limits that take effect from Friday 18 December on sections of the state highway in Luggate and near Wanaka.
The NZ Transport Agency Board has announced key decisions on the route for the Wellington Northern Corridor, marking a major milestone in the strategic development of this section of State Highway 1.
Pedestrian safety is set for a boost in Oamaru when a new signalised pedestrian crossing at the top of Severn Street becomes operational later this week.