Snow has been falling steadily on State Highway 73, Porters Pass, between Springfield and Arthurs Pass in Canterbury this afternoon. Between 10 and 15 cm was forecast.
The NZ Transport Agency is about to begin building two new safer crossing points for pedestrians in Fairlie, Mackenzie District, and Timaru, South Canterbury. Work on the Fairlie pedestrian island starts after Queen’s Birthday weekend. Work on the Timaru crossing starts 13 June.
Over 200 new archaeological sites uncovered as part of the Mackays to Peka Peka (M2PP) Expressway works are providing fascinating insights into the Kāpiti Coast’s history.
The NZ Transport Agency is teaming up with the Howard League for Penal Reform on a programme to help disadvantaged young people in Hawkes Bay gain drivers licences and improve their employment opportunities.
The final two spans of beams are being lifted and placed on the Waikanae River Bridge over the next two weeks as part of the Mackays to Peka Peka (M2PP) Expressway.
The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to take extra care on the alpine passes this weekend, in particularly Arthurs Pass, with snow forecast from early on Saturday.
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, 3 June 2016.
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, 27 May 2016. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.
