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News within "South Island" in May 2018

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Work starts soon building the SH1 Edendale realignment, Southland

31 May 2018 2:53 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A contract has been awarded to build a bypass to take State Highway 1 (SH1) to the north-west side of Edendale, in Southland. Work is expected to start in coming weeks.

Queen’s Birthday advice for South Island drivers

30 May 2018 2:39 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency encourages people in the South Island who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

Seawalls completed north of Kaikōura on State Highway 1

30 May 2018 1:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The last of more than 7,500 seawall blocks just north of Ōhau Point along the Kaikōura coast have been installed.

Funding for safety underpass Tucker Beach Road, near Queenstown, approved

29 May 2018 9:02 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is pleased to advise that funding has been approved for safety improvements at the Tucker Beach Road intersection with State Highway 6 near Frankton, Queenstown.

Funding confirmation for new bridge over Ōpaoa River, Blenheim

25 May 2018 2:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Funding to construct a new bridge over the Ōpaoa River in Blenheim, has been confirmed by the NZ Transport Agency.

Snow affects passes to West Coast, heavy Tasman Sea swells forecast, road to Milford Sound closed all day due to snow

24 May 2018 1:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises all road users that SH6 linking the West Coast to Otago has now reopened after being closed all morning due to snow

Dunedin’s harbour shared path, safety improvements project secures funding

23 May 2018 2:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Funding to construct and complete Dunedin’s Port Chalmers shared path and install highway safety improvements between St Leonards and Port Chalmers has been confirmed by the NZ Transport Agency.

Green Island night closures for a week at three new roundabouts for highway milling and new sealing

18 May 2018 2:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises that the Green Island /Abbotsford access ramps onto and off Dunedin’s Southern Motorway will be closed overnight from 6pm to 6am from this Sunday evening, 20 May to Friday night, 25 May. The Abbotsford on ramp north will remain open.

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News within "South Island" in May 2018

Work starts soon building the SH1 Edendale realignment, Southland

Queen’s Birthday advice for South Island drivers

Seawalls completed north of Kaikōura on State Highway 1

Funding for safety underpass Tucker Beach Road, near Queenstown, approved

Funding confirmation for new bridge over Ōpaoa River, Blenheim

Snow affects passes to West Coast, heavy Tasman Sea swells forecast, road to Milford Sound closed all day due to snow

Dunedin’s harbour shared path, safety improvements project secures funding

Green Island night closures for a week at three new roundabouts for highway milling and new sealing

Reduced speed at two railway level crossings south and mid-Canterbury over the winter months

Night closures planned for SH1 south of Kaikōura

Short delays driving through Oamaru for the next six weeks

“Hidden queue” sign Rakaia rail overbridge SH1, Mid-Canterbury, to warn drivers to slow down

Both traffic lanes of new Queenstown Kawarau Falls Bridge open Thursday

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News within "South Island" in May 2018

Work starts soon building the SH1 Edendale realignment, Southland

Queen’s Birthday advice for South Island drivers

Seawalls completed north of Kaikōura on State Highway 1

Funding for safety underpass Tucker Beach Road, near Queenstown, approved

Funding confirmation for new bridge over Ōpaoa River, Blenheim

Snow affects passes to West Coast, heavy Tasman Sea swells forecast, road to Milford Sound closed all day due to snow

Dunedin’s harbour shared path, safety improvements project secures funding

Green Island night closures for a week at three new roundabouts for highway milling and new sealing

Reduced speed at two railway level crossings south and mid-Canterbury over the winter months

Night closures planned for SH1 south of Kaikōura

Short delays driving through Oamaru for the next six weeks

“Hidden queue” sign Rakaia rail overbridge SH1, Mid-Canterbury, to warn drivers to slow down

Both traffic lanes of new Queenstown Kawarau Falls Bridge open Thursday

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