The NZ Transport Agency says $313 million in funding being re-allocated from the rapid transit activity class in the 2018–21 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) will be used to progress a range of state highway improvements, as well as for public transport, walking and cycling, road policing, and local road improvements.
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that it plans to build a new grade-separated crossing for pedestrians and cyclists across Maunganui Road between Spur Avenue and Concord Avenue in Tauranga.
With spring bringing warmer weather, alongside comes the beginning of renewal works on Southland state highways by Highways South, for the NZ Transport Agency. These works include road reconstructions involving several layers of roading material and resealing and will take place until autumn 2020.
Work is getting underway next week to complete installation of rumble strips on four sections of state highway in Manawatū-Whanganui – part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Safety Boost Programme for making rural state highways safer.
The most significant change to motorcycle safety in New Zealand in decades is on the way with the introduction of mandatory requirements for anti-lock braking systems (ABS) starting from April 2020
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 27 September 2019. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising a short detour will be in place for southbound road users on State Highway 1 at Tamahere for up to six weeks from 1 October.
The Melling transport improvements project will be jointly consented as part of the RiverLink partnership between the NZ Transport Agency, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Hutt City Council, Transport Agency Director of Regional Relationships Emma Speight announced today.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 35 Customhouse Street will be down to one lane on Tuesday 24 September from 7am to 5pm, while work is underway to repair the road at the railway crossing.
The NZ Transport Agency is inviting the community to a public information session on Tuesday 24 September to see and hear about concept plans for safety improvements on State Highway 2 running through Pakipaki township.
The NZ Transport Agency is delighted to confirm that construction of the new bridge to replace the Old Māngere Bridge in Auckland will start this year.
The NZ Transport Agency advises emergency works to replace the retaining wall on the south side of the Brynderwyn Hills will begin on Sunday 22 September.