An interim agreement between Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, KiwiRail and three large contracting firms is an important step towards recovery of the transport network in the East Coast, signalling the commitment to getting it right.
Upcoming resealing and resurfacing work across the Western Bay and Tauranga area over the coming month will mean disruption to road users, however the benefit will be fresh roads for everyone to enjoy.
Drivers heading away for the long weekend in Auckland and Northland are being urged to check the latest conditions and travel times, with road layout changes affecting northbound travel on SH1.
New Zealand’s road safety partners are urging people to not accept that death and serious injury is the price to pay for using our roads, and are encouraging everyone to put safety first on the roads this Easter.
If you’re heading away to the Coromandel these school holidays, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises planning ahead for a safe journey, as there are still many damaged sites with restrictions in place.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says a recently completed review of the bitumen supply chain has provided reassurances that the import market is operating well, and that this is expected to continue after majority importer Z Energy exits the market later this year.
