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News in March 2018

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State Highway 1 Desert Road closure Monday 26 March

23 March 2018 10:12 am | NZ Transport Agency

The State Highway 1 Desert Road closure has now been confirmed for Monday 26 March.

Short delays expected overnight on State Highway 2 in central Tauranga

22 March 2018 2:43 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A short detour will be in place for eastbound traffic, overnight Sunday 25 March and Monday 26 March while the road surface on the ramp from SH2 Tamatea Arikinui Drive to Takitimu Drive is repaired.

New seal to be laid on SH1 through the Brynderwyn Hills this weekend

21 March 2018 10:28 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists travelling on State Highway 1 through the Brynderwyn Hills of work starting on Sunday 25 March to lay new seal on the road.

Transport Agency proposes safety improvements for SH58

20 March 2018 10:22 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is seeking public input on a proposal to lower the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h along the section of State Highway 58 from State Highway 2 to Bradey Road.

Road crews to use explosives on the Lemon’s Hill slip that’s closed SH11

19 March 2018 8:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Road crews are preparing to use explosives to help clear the huge slip that’s closed State Highway 11 between Paihia and Kawakawa in Northland since Tuesday 13 February.

Mata Bridges resurfacing on SH 1 depends on weather

19 March 2018 6:47 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists of a revised plan for night time closures on State Highway 1 south of Whangarei to repair and resurface the three Mata Bridges. The start of works has been cancelled again tonight because of bad weather.

Tawa on-ramp and off-ramp closed SH1

19 March 2018 5:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Due to safety concerns around a bush fire near State Highway 1, the Tawa on-ramp and off-ramps are closed until further notice.

Old Kopu Bridge ownership passed on

19 March 2018 2:12 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The ownership of the old single-lane Kopu Bridge near Thames has been passed to the Kopu Bridge and Community Trust.

Mid and South Canterbury highway and bridge work delays this week and next week

19 March 2018 12:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists to allow extra time when travelling on State Highway 1 in Mid and South Canterbury early this week as an annual bridge inspection programme gets underway in the area.

SH60, Takaka Hill, to open to truck and trailer units from midday Tuesday, 20 March

18 March 2018 6:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Truck and trailer units will be able to travel on the Takaka Hill Road into and out of Golden Bay, SH60, from midday Tuesday 20 March, with the lunchtime, (permits-only) freight convoy.

Hackathon winner puts focus on improving skills of restricted licence drivers

18 March 2018 6:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A concept to improve the driving skills of 15 to 19 year olds has won the NZ Transport Agency’s first ever Hackathon.

Bad weather delays start of Mata Bridges road repairs on SH1 in Northland

17 March 2018 9:23 am | NZ Transport Agency

The Transport Agency advises motorists in Northland that the start of night time road works on State Highway 1 south of Oakleigh has been postponed because of the weather.

State Highway 2 in western Bay of Plenty closed after crash

16 March 2018 4:35 pm | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 2 is closed between Esdaile Road and Wainui South Road after a crash in Whakamarama.

Hackathon begins the search for new hi-tech road safety ideas

16 March 2018 4:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A NZ Transport Agency Hackathon is under way in Auckland tonight to find new and creative hi-tech ideas to save lives on our roads.

Cambridge to Piarere safety improvements get underway

16 March 2018 3:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Work to make SH1 between Cambridge and Piarere safer gets underway next week (19 March).

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News in March 2018

State Highway 1 Desert Road closure Monday 26 March

Short delays expected overnight on State Highway 2 in central Tauranga

New seal to be laid on SH1 through the Brynderwyn Hills this weekend

Transport Agency proposes safety improvements for SH58

Road crews to use explosives on the Lemon’s Hill slip that’s closed SH11

Mata Bridges resurfacing on SH 1 depends on weather

Tawa on-ramp and off-ramp closed SH1

Old Kopu Bridge ownership passed on

Mid and South Canterbury highway and bridge work delays this week and next week

SH60, Takaka Hill, to open to truck and trailer units from midday Tuesday, 20 March

Hackathon winner puts focus on improving skills of restricted licence drivers

Bad weather delays start of Mata Bridges road repairs on SH1 in Northland

State Highway 2 in western Bay of Plenty closed after crash

Hackathon begins the search for new hi-tech road safety ideas

Cambridge to Piarere safety improvements get underway

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News in March 2018

State Highway 1 Desert Road closure Monday 26 March

Short delays expected overnight on State Highway 2 in central Tauranga

New seal to be laid on SH1 through the Brynderwyn Hills this weekend

Transport Agency proposes safety improvements for SH58

Road crews to use explosives on the Lemon’s Hill slip that’s closed SH11

Mata Bridges resurfacing on SH 1 depends on weather

Tawa on-ramp and off-ramp closed SH1

Old Kopu Bridge ownership passed on

Mid and South Canterbury highway and bridge work delays this week and next week

SH60, Takaka Hill, to open to truck and trailer units from midday Tuesday, 20 March

Hackathon winner puts focus on improving skills of restricted licence drivers

Bad weather delays start of Mata Bridges road repairs on SH1 in Northland

State Highway 2 in western Bay of Plenty closed after crash

Hackathon begins the search for new hi-tech road safety ideas

Cambridge to Piarere safety improvements get underway

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