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, 5 December. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.
The NZ Transport Agency has thanked the community for their insightful feedback following two public information days about proposed major safety improvements to SH58.
The NZ Transport Agency says lower legal alcohol limits which come into force next Monday (December 1) will mean safer journeys for all New Zealanders as the country heads into the festive season.
The NZ Transport Agency is urging people applying for new driver licences to ensure that they are aware of changes to ‘evidence of identity’ requirements for licence applications which come into force from next week.
A stretch of State Highway 2 (SH2) between Awakeri and Taneatua in the Bay of Plenty will be closed overnight next week to allow contractors to work on Pekatahi Bridge.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that a major safety overhaul of 2km of State Highway 1 at Dashwood will affect travel in coming months as the project approaches the home straight.
A second community workshop to identify issues and possible solutions as part of the Tinwald Corridor Transport Study was held in Ashburton today (26 November).
Motorists are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys this summer and to take care on Canterbury roads with a number of maintenance and safety projects underway throughout the region.
Motorists are being urged to take extra care and watch for changes to the layout of the SH1 Hill Street intersection in Warkworth as the NZ Transport Agency progresses with works to improve safety and traffic flow through the area.
The NZ Transport Agency is advising Auckland motorists to plan ahead and check for the latest travel information online before travelling this weekend with plans to close State Highway 20 for up to 12 hours.
The safe system approach, which is the cornerstone of the Government’s Safer Journeys strategy, is a proven way to save lives and reduce serious injuries.
Changes to New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System aimed at improving the safety of novice drivers and motorcyclists are set to come into force next week, including the introduction of a five-year time limit on new learner and restricted car and motorcycling licences.
