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.
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.
From tomorrow, 11 December, pupils from the new Frankton School near Queenstown along with local residents and tourists will be able to cross State Highway 6 with even greater safety.
The NZ Transport Agency has started investigations into the feasibility of replacing the Beaumont Bridge on State Highway 8 between Milton and Alexandra.
