Manawatū Gorge to remain closed this week as work continues 31 May 2017 5:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that SH3 through the Manawatū Gorge will remain closed this week as work continues to repair a damaged retaining wall, and another small slip is cleared.
Hanmer Springs Road, Waiau River/ Ferry Bluffs: Three months rock wall work starts Tuesday, 6 June 31 May 2017 5:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency People who drive to and from Hanmer Springs will need to build in extra time over the coming three months, June to August, as rock stabilization work gets underway near the Ferry Bridge over the Waiau River.
Improvements to be made to Hewletts Road 30 May 2017 4:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is making changes to Hewletts Road to boost public transport use, improve safety and help to ease traffic congestion on the busy State Highway 2 route.
Rimutaka Hill corner easing work now to take place in spring 2017 30 May 2017 3:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency Work to widen one of the narrowest corners on the Rimutaka Hill Road, State Highway 2 between Wellington and the Wairarapa will now take place in the spring.
Lightpath Cycleway to close while resurfacing work continues 30 May 2017 10:48 am | NZ Transport Agency The Canada Street Bridge is getting a refresh which will match it to the rest of the newly brightened Lightpath Cycleway.
Cows on the ‘moo-ve’ - drive with extra care Canterbury and West Coast roads 29 May 2017 2:57 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is asking drivers to be extra careful, and farmers to make safety a top priority, as New Zealand’s annual dairy cow migration gets underway.
New drone footage shows Western Belfast Bypass progress two years after work started 29 May 2017 1:21 pm The NZ Transport Agency has released new drone footage of the Western Belfast Bypass (WBB) which shows how well the project is progressing.
Delays expected Arthur’s Pass route Canterbury to West Coast: Up to three oversized loads a week from Monday 26 May 2017 5:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency From Monday, 29 May, for the next three months, trucks will begin moving 45 metre loads (bumper to bumper) from Hornby, Christchurch, via State Highway 73 (Porter’s/ Arthur’s Passes) to the new Taramakau Bridge project, between Greymouth and Kumara Junction. The load is carrying concrete bridge beams which measure up to 34 metres.
State Highway 63 Wye River bridge re-opened 26 May 2017 4:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency The Wye River bridge on the alternate South Island state highway route in the Wairau Valley has re-opened to traffic, following urgent work carried out this week to repair damage sustained when the bridge was struck by a truck last Sunday (May 21).
Auckland overnight motorway closures 27 May–3 June 2017 26 May 2017 2:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 2 June 2017. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.
Further damage delays re-opening of SH3 through Manawatū Gorge 25 May 2017 4:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency says newly uncovered structural damage to SH3 in the Manawatū Gorge caused by recent slips and heavy rainfall means the road cannot be safely re-opened to traffic this week as hoped.
Traffic signals up and running soon at SH14/Hospital Rd intersection 25 May 2017 3:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency New traffic signals will be up and running soon at the intersection of State Highway 14 and Hospital Road in Whangarei as part of improvements to safety and traffic movements.
Transport Agency shares plans for improving SH10 Waipapa intersection 25 May 2017 11:59 am | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland & Northland The NZ Transport Agency and Far North District Council are inviting the public to hear their plans for improving the transport network in Waipapa, Bay of Islands.
Transport Agency upgrading Cobham Drive traffic signals 24 May 2017 4:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency A major upgrade to replace the old electrical cables which power the traffic signals at the State Highway 1 Cobham Drive intersection with Evans Bay Parade in Wellington is set to get under way next week.
Last chance for Kiwis to vote for their favourite places to ride 24 May 2017 3:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is reminding keen Kiwi cyclists that there is only one week left to vote for their favourite cycling spots in the annual Favourite Places to Ride competition.
