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State Highway 1 reopens south of Kaikoura after fatality crash by 9 pm

29 February 2016 8:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers using State Highway 1 between Kaikoura and Cheviot that the road will reopen to one lane with traffic management in the next half hour with two lanes likely to be restored by 9pm.

South Canterbury’s summer highway road work affects Timaru this week

29 February 2016 3:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

Timaru drivers and freight operators are warned about two separate pieces of road resurfacing happening on 2 and 3 March, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Both pieces of work are weather-dependent so if it is wet, they may take place a night or two later.

State Highway 1 closed south of Kaikoura, 8km north of the Conway River

29 February 2016 3:27 pm | Z Transport Agency: Southern Region

The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers travelling on State Highway 1 through Kaikoura/ the Conway River/ Hundalees area to expect delays due to a serious crash.

Two sets of safety improvements on SH1 Whangarei

29 February 2016 9:00 am | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland and Northland

The NZ Transport Agency is beginning work this week to improve safety and traffic flows at two locations on SH1 into Whangarei.

Gum trees being removed Christchurch’s Northern Arterial/Dickeys Road this weekend due to safety concerns

26 February 2016 4:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

The NZ Transport Agency’s contracting crew will be removing two large gum trees, (Tasmanian Blue Gum) in the median area of the Northern Motorway near the Dickeys Road/ Main North Road intersection this weekend.

New measure to benefit all commuters coming into Christchurch from the north

26 February 2016 4:15 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Southern region

Early morning motorists travelling southbound on Christchurch’s Northern Motorway at reduced speeds are having 35 to 45 seconds added to their journey time from south of Ohoka Road to Dickey’s Road for the benefit of all commuters, says the NZ Transport Agency.

Roadworks ramp up around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato

26 February 2016 3:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Waikato & Bay of Plenty

The NZ Transport Agency is asking people to allow extra time when travelling around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, as roadworks season continues.

Overnight motorway closures 28 February–5 March 2016

26 February 2016 2:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Auckland & Northland

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, 4 March 2016. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) services update

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News in February 2016

State Highway 1 reopens south of Kaikoura after fatality crash by 9 pm

South Canterbury’s summer highway road work affects Timaru this week

State Highway 1 closed south of Kaikoura, 8km north of the Conway River

Two sets of safety improvements on SH1 Whangarei

Gum trees being removed Christchurch’s Northern Arterial/Dickeys Road this weekend due to safety concerns

New measure to benefit all commuters coming into Christchurch from the north

Roadworks ramp up around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato

Overnight motorway closures 28 February–5 March 2016

State Highway 1 closed, until around 7 pm, south of Dunedin at Hampden

Diversions for southbound traffic on toll road

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

Transport for new northern Auckland housing

Whangarei roadworks affecting SH1

Community feedback sought on planned road safety improvements on SH3 between Ohaupo and Te Awamutu

New Southland highway network maintenance contract begins 1 March

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Media releases

News in February 2016

State Highway 1 reopens south of Kaikoura after fatality crash by 9 pm

South Canterbury’s summer highway road work affects Timaru this week

State Highway 1 closed south of Kaikoura, 8km north of the Conway River

Two sets of safety improvements on SH1 Whangarei

Gum trees being removed Christchurch’s Northern Arterial/Dickeys Road this weekend due to safety concerns

New measure to benefit all commuters coming into Christchurch from the north

Roadworks ramp up around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato

Overnight motorway closures 28 February–5 March 2016

State Highway 1 closed, until around 7 pm, south of Dunedin at Hampden

Diversions for southbound traffic on toll road

Changes to Great North Road at Waterview

Transport for new northern Auckland housing

Whangarei roadworks affecting SH1

Community feedback sought on planned road safety improvements on SH3 between Ohaupo and Te Awamutu

New Southland highway network maintenance contract begins 1 March

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