Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in February 2019

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Gladstone Road Bridge lane closure tomorrow

25 February 2019 11:25 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the planned lane closure on Gladstone Road Bridge last Friday has been postponed to tomorrow, Tuesday 26 February.

SH2 between Katikati and Tauranga closed

21 February 2019 10:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 2 Tahawai between Katikati and Tauranga is closed due to a serious crash.

Work starting on SH35 at Whitianga Bay and Houpoto

19 February 2019 11:03 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises work is starting on the repair of two retaining wall sites at Whitianga Bay and Houpoto on SH35 from today,19 February 2019.

Lane closures on Gladstone Road Bridge this week

19 February 2019 8:55 am | NZ Transport Agency

Tairāwhiti Roads is advising road users that Gladstone Road Bridge will be down to one lane this Wednesday 20 February and Friday 22 February to allow contractors to install new steel balustrades.

Overnight maintenance planned on SH3 in New Plymouth

18 February 2019 11:04 am | NZ Transport Agency

New Plymouth motorists and residents are advised of maintenance work on State Highway 3, between Pendarves Street and New Plymouth Boys High School, over six nights from 24 February 2019.

Preparation works for Awapuni Road upgrade

13 February 2019 10:42 am | NZ Transport Agency

Tairāwhiti Roads is advising motorists to expect delays on State Highway 35 Awapuni Road between Stanley Road and Grey Street from 14 February to 4 March.

State Highway 35 under stop-go management on Monday

8 February 2019 4:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Tairāwhiti Roads is advising that on Monday 11 February, State Highway 35 between Wainui and Sponge Bay under stop-go management between 9am to 3pm.

Feedback sought on Paekākāriki Hill Road trial closures

8 February 2019 10:48 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency, along with the Kāpiti Coast District Council, Porirua City Council and NZ Police, are seeking feedback on the trial closures of Paekākāriki Hill Road that have taken place since November 2018.

Safety improvements to begin on Hawke’s Bay Expressway

8 February 2019 10:03 am | NZ Transport Agency

Safety improvements which aim to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway will get underway on Monday 11 February.

Delays on SH35 Tatapouri Hill next Thursday

8 February 2019 9:16 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that Tatapouri Hill on State Highway 35 will be under stop/go management on Thursday 14 February between 9am and 11am.

Metal balustrades for Gladstone Road Bridge approved

4 February 2019 12:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Tairāwhiti Roads has been granted resource consent to design and install metal balustrades on Gladstone Road Bridge, following calls from the community for see-through railings on the bridge to allow a view over the harbour.