Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is assuring people essential maintenance is continuing on Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay state highways to ensure the roads remain safe for essential workers and the movement of essential goods, and to support lifeline functions during the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises clean-up work continues on State Highway 29 at the Omanawa River Bridge on the Kaimai Range, after a truck crashed spilling molasses on the road Thursday (19 August).
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists that multiple worksites are active on State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road, between Sala Street and Iles Road in Rotorua this week, as part of the Eastern Corridor Stage One project.
Tie-in works for the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway will see an overnight detour and heavy vehicle restrictions next week, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises.
The importance of a safe, more resilient Tairua community came to the fore as people had their say on proposed Pepe Stream Bridge replacement options at Tairua School yesterday.
Nearly 4000 native plants are being planted along State Highway 35’s roadside banks over the next four weeks to help strengthen and stabilise the road.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 3 will be closed to traffic in both directions at the Awakino Tunnel Bypass site for two 20 minute periods on Friday morning (13 August).
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 3 in Te Awamutu will be closed overnight between Racecourse Road and Benson Road this Thursday 12 August, from 9pm to 5am, to allow for a pedestrian footbridge to be installed over the Mangapiko Stream.
The people of Tairua rely on safe access over waterways to stay connected and for the community to thrive. That’s why Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is starting construction of a footbridge this week so walkers and cyclists can safely cross Graham’s Stream.
Motorists are being encouraged to delay their travel where possible as state highways throughout the Central North Island remain closed this morning due to snow and ice.
UPDATE: SH1 Waiouru to Rangipo (Desert Road) is closed again due to snow and ice. Waka Kotahi will continue to provide updates on Facebook, Twitter and the Journey Planner.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists to plan for delays of up to one hour if travelling on State Highway 3 over Mt Messenger from Monday (9 August) until Friday (13 August) next week.