The construction of new generation safety cameras on sections of six roads in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will begin in October, Waka Kotahi and Auckland Transport have confirmed.
Wairoa and Nuhaka community members are now able to take their full driver licence test through the town’s new community-led driver licensing programme provided by Tairāwhiti REAP.
The start of the month of October signals the traditional commencement of the construction season in the roading industry, however due to the scale of work required this summer, crews have been hitting the roads earlier than usual.
State Highway 1 between Taupō and Turangi will be fully closed between 8.30am and 4pm on Tuesday 3 October and Wednesday 4 October for the recovery of a truck trailer, which rolled down the bank at Te Pōporo, Bulli Point next to Lake Taupō on Tuesday.
New traffic lights at the intersection of State Highway 1C Cobham Drive and Cambridge Road are expected to be switched on early next week signalling the completion of the project to improve congestion in this busy neighbourhood.
Three Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) will receive financial support to assist in the decarbonisation of their bus fleets to help create a healthier future for communities across the country.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has extended the legal exemption for e-scooters in New Zealand which allows them to be used without being classified as motor vehicles for a further five years.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising drivers to plan ahead with night works planned for early next month as State Highway 1, Ruahine Street, gets a significant upgrade.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is doing a lot of work along a stretch of State Highway 1 in the Waikato to deliver benefits to both road users and the local community, while ensuring that everyone can keep moving at the same time.