Media releases

News within "Central North Island" in November 2016

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Fletcher Construction awarded tender to build next section of Kāpiti Expressway

29 November 2016 3:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has awarded the contract for the construction of the 13 km Peka Peka to Ōtaki section of the Kāpiti Expressway to Fletcher Construction, with work on the ground set to get under way in mid-2017.

Road closure for repair work on State Highway 58 tonight

23 November 2016 4:10 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 58 between Paremata Road and Postgate Drive will be closed to all traffic in both directions from 10pm tonight (Wednesday 23 November). The road will be closed for approximately 5 hours to allow contractors to repair the road surface where a major slip occurred last week.

Next steps on Mt Messenger and Awakino improvements

21 November 2016 2:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

Consultation is about to start to advance designs for the Mt Messenger and Awakino Tunnel bypass projects, along with other safety and resilience improvements for State Highway 3.

New arrows point drivers in the right direction

21 November 2016 10:21 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

As part of its annual safety work programme, the NZ Transport Agency is installing more than 250 road lane directional arrow signs across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions, ready for the busy summer season ahead.

Closure between Paremata Rd and Postgate Drive for slip clearing

18 November 2016 10:45 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency advises that State Highway 58 between Paremata Road and Postgate Drive will be closed to all traffic in both directions from 11am this morning to allow contractors to undertake urgent works to remove slip material and make the road safe for motorists.

Update on Shell Gully Bridge and Clifton Terrace car park

17 November 2016 6:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

After any major earthquake such as the one that occurred on Monday, structures on state highways are assessed as quickly as possible by structural engineers. Their assessment has confirmed that all structures along the Wellington motorway have retained their structural integrity.

Wellington highways update for Thursday 17 November

17 November 2016 4:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that following the heavy rain, there are still some parts of the Wellington region network that require repairs, and motorists may notice different road layouts and routes.

Update on State Highway 2 Hutt on-ramp

17 November 2016 8:05 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the State Highway 2 Hutt on-ramp at the bottom of the Ngauranga Gorge is likely to reopen later today, returning to its normal layout. Motorists will notice there are some shipping containers in place.

Wellington state highways recovering but plan for travel - update Wednesday 16 November 5pm

16 November 2016 5:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the Wellington highways are recovering after heavy rainfall caused major closures yesterday. However the Transport Agency is still encouraging motorists to plan carefully for travel, and to expect delays at some places in and around Wellington due to ongoing clean-up and repairs following slips and flooding.

Plan ahead for your travel – Wellington state highways update Wednesday 16 November 1.30pm

16 November 2016 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to plan carefully for travel, and to expect delays at some places in and around Wellington and the Kapiti regions, due to ongoing clean-up and repairs following slips and flooding.

Wellington state highways update – Wednesday 16 November 9am

16 November 2016 9:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency contractors worked through the night to clear slips from multiple sites throughout the Wellington region following heavy rain on Tuesday 15 November.

Wellington SH1 now open south and northbound - update 8.30pm

15 November 2016 8:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 1, the main route from Wellington to the Kapiti Coast, is now open to one lane both south and northbound with speed restrictions. Motorists should exercise caution and drive to the conditions, watching speeds and following distances.

Evening traffic update for State Highway 2 Wellington - 7.45pm update

15 November 2016 7:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency thanks motorists for their patience as flooding and slips caused road closures and long delays in and around the Wellington region on Tuesday 15 November.

Wellington SH1 open to one lane - update 5.30pm

15 November 2016 5:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 1, the main route from Wellington to the Kapiti Coast is now open to one lane northbound. As there is still surface flooding, motorists should exercise caution and drive to the conditions, watching speeds and following distances.

Wellington highways – NZ Transport Agency media statement - update 4.40pm

15 November 2016 4:40 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that while some roads out of Wellington have reopened, there are currently significant backlogs as some roads are reduced to one lane. Motorists should delay their journeys if possible, and exercise patience and common sense if already on the road.