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SH1 Ōhau closed, no detour available

12 January 2021 1:46 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 1 at Ōhau is closed due to a serious crash near the Ōhau River bridge.

Public engagement on SH2 Hutt Valley speeds planned for 2021

21 December 2020 3:44 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The public will have a say on safer speed limits along State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Hutt Valley, with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency seeking an initial round of community feedback in the first half of 2021.

Stay safe when travelling in or out of Wellington this summer

17 December 2020 1:32 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

As Wellingtonians prepare to embark on their summer holidays, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated its online holiday journeys traffic prediction tool to help people plan ahead and avoid delays.

Ashhurst traffic mitigation project nearing completion

16 December 2020 12:02 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Work to make it safer and easier to get around Ashhurst, following the closure of State Highway 3 (SH3) through the Manawatu Gorge, is almost complete.

Wellington motorists urged to take care around road work sites

15 December 2020 9:20 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Motorists travelling on their summer holidays in or out of Wellington are being urged to plan ahead, drive with care and be aware of existing construction sites on state highways throughout the region.

Overnight ramp closures SH1 between Porirua and Newlands

9 December 2020 11:26 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising road users of overnight on and off ramp closures on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Porirua and Newlands in the week commencing Monday 14 December 2020.

Ngauranga Gorge to be made safer for road and shared path users

8 December 2020 3:15 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Ngauranga Gorge will be made safer and more resilient for motorists, cyclists and walkers, with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency starting rockfall mitigation work on Monday 14 December 2020.

Waka Kotahi issues severe weather warning to motorists

30 November 2020 3:48 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to be prepared for heavy rain to cause surface flooding and slips on the state highway network through the lower North Island this evening.

Community invited to hear about plans for Honiana Te Puni Reserve

19 November 2020 9:01 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika and Hutt City Council are inviting the community to two information days about plans for Honiana Te Puni Reserve.

Community invited to have their say on making SH2 safer

4 November 2020 3:04 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Public engagement on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Masterton to Featherston speed review and infrastructure improvements is underway from tomorrow.

Wellington motorists urged to plan ahead this Labour Day weekend

21 October 2020 3:39 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to plan ahead, slow down and drive to the conditions for a safe journey this Labour Day weekend.

Have your say on current speed limits for SH2 Wairarapa

20 October 2020 1:31 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to have their say on safer speed limits for State Highway 2 between Masterton and Featherston.

Overnight closures of Remutaka Hill to resume next month

15 October 2020 2:50 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Planned full night time closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill are set to resume from Sunday 8 November to enable essential maintenance and slip prevention works to be safely carried out.

Fast-tracked Ngā Ūranga to Pito-one shared path moves ahead

8 October 2020 9:27 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has announced the next steps for Te Ara Tupua, the highly-anticipated harbour-side walking and cycling link between Wellington and Lower Hutt, with consent applications to be lodged in the coming weeks.

Public feedback sought on Mackays Crossing Weigh Right location

7 October 2020 3:29 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is seeking community feedback on a proposed Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) at Mackays Crossing, starting with a community open day in Paekākāriki on Wednesday 14 October.