NZ Transport Agency issues safety alert for heavy vehicle towing connections
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: NZ Transport Agency issues safety alert for heavy vehicle towing connections The action is being undertaken in response to safety concerns identified during the NZ Transport Agency’s current investigation of Mr Joyce’s certification activity. The investigation was initiated following the indefinite suspension of Mr Joyce’s heavy […]
Read More →Contractor appointed to build new bridge over the Ōpaoa River, Blenheim
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Contractor appointed to build new bridge over the Ōpaoa River, Blenheim Transport Agency South Island Director of Regional Relationships Jim Harland says the appointment marks a major milestone in the development of the bridge on State Highway 1, a critical transport link between Picton and Christchurch, […]
Read More →Cameras inside Waterview Tunnels to ensure safe speeds
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Cameras inside Waterview Tunnels to ensure safe speeds Safety cameras have been operating in enforcement mode at the entrances and exits of the twin tunnels since they were opened in July 2017. The safety cameras inside the tunnels have also been monitoring travel speeds since July […]
Read More →Christchurch City Council’s cycle-friendly commitment recognised at national cycling awards
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Christchurch City Council’s cycle-friendly commitment recognised at national cycling awards The Bike to the Future Awards are organised by the NZ Transport Agency and Cycling Action Network (CAN). They acknowledge New Zealand’s most innovative cycling projects and celebrate the people who are making cycling a safer […]
Read More →UPDATE – Expect delays on SH2 near Te Puna this weekend
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: UPDATE – Expect delays on SH2 near Te Puna this weekend This work is a continuation of the tree felling that occurred last weekend. We remind motorists this is a hazardous operation that requires all traffic to be stopped while each tree is felled. Stop/go traffic […]
Read More →First look at the Manawatū Gorge replacement route
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: First look at the Manawatū Gorge replacement route While a final design hasn’t been confirmed, Project Manager Lonnie Dalzell says the indicative route sees the new road run from near the western entry of the closed SH3 gorge route, cross the Ruahine Ranges north of the […]
Read More →NZTA seeking community input for SH2 Safety improvements
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: NZTA seeking community input for SH2 Safety improvements The NZ Transport Agency is investigating ways to improve safety and keep traffic moving as the Wairarapa region grows, and it is inviting the community to have their say.The NZ Transport Agency’s SH2 Masterton to Carterton team will […]
Read More →Protecting the Lewis Pass highway from river erosion, work timed to avoid nesting season
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Protecting the Lewis Pass highway from river erosion, work timed to avoid nesting season The Department of Conservation (DOC) is working closely with the Agency to minimise the number of beech trees which need to be removed and to protect the wildlife habitat by ensuring the […]
Read More →Dunedin to Mosgiel barriers installed making the highway safer for all road users
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Dunedin to Mosgiel barriers installed making the highway safer for all road users Safety barriers have been installed down the side of the highway to help prevent run-off road crashes, the median barrier has been extended to help stop head-on crashes, and changes have been made […]
Read More →Weather conditions to close Gisborne – Opotiki through Waioeka Gorge
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Weather conditions to close Gisborne – Opotiki through Waioeka Gorge Transport Agency Regional Transport System Manager, Rob Campbell asks those travelling during the school holidays to check the Transport Agency’s Journey Planner website, www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz, or ring 0800 44 44 49 to stay up to date with […]
Read More →Celebration for Redwood and Mairehau: the opening of the CNC Winters Road subway
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Celebration for Redwood and Mairehau: the opening of the CNC Winters Road subway Papanui Primary pupils with principal Paul Kingston (rear) were amongst the first to cycle through the new Winters Road subway today. The orange dividing fence is temporary while the floor and ceiling work […]
Read More →Waioeka Gore SH2 to re-open from midday this Saturday during daylight hours
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Waioeka Gore SH2 to re-open from midday this Saturday during daylight hours The road will initially open to a single lane during day light hours at the slip site and there will be stop/go traffic management in place. The site will be continuously monitored to ensure […]
Read More →UPDATE on Luggate (Red) Bridge repairs and maintenance, Queenstown Lakes District, SH8A
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: UPDATE on Luggate (Red) Bridge repairs and maintenance, Queenstown Lakes District, SH8A However, our contractors have discovered that some additional work should be done before the busy spring and summer period. With the school holidays starting in just a week’s time it has been decided to […]
Read More →Waioeka Gorge SH2 Bay of Plenty to remain closed
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Waioeka Gorge SH2 Bay of Plenty to remain closed Contractors are on site clearing the slip, and geotechnical engineers are currently assessing the stability of the site. Until those assessments have been competed it is too early to predict when the road will be able to […]
Read More →Maungatapu underpass to open to traffic
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Maungatapu underpass to open to traffic The 120m-long underpass is a two-lane link underneath the Maungatapu roundabout. A temporary 50km/h speed restriction will be in place through the underpass, and the new traffic lights will be operating at the Welcome Bay Road and Welcome Bay Link […]
Read More →Drivers urged to watch for cyclists, avoid bollards Dunedin CBD cycle lanes
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Drivers urged to watch for cyclists, avoid bollards Dunedin CBD cycle lanes “With the new separated cycle lanes under construction in this location, it’s even more important that drivers take care near the existing on-road cycle lane,” says Transport Agency Maintenance Contract Manager, Nick Rodger. “We […]
Read More →New slip activity on Lemons Hill closes SH11 tonight
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement: Headline: New slip activity on Lemons Hill closes SH11 tonight There are reports of a tree and other material on the road, but it won’t be possible to make an assessment until the morning. It’s not clear at this stage how long the road will be closed, […]
Read More →Green Island night closures for a week at three new roundabouts for highway milling and new sealing
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Release/Statement Headline: Green Island night closures for a week at three new roundabouts for highway milling and new sealing Three roundabouts (see photo below) will be milled and re-sealed this coming week in overnight hours, requiring closures and alternative access routes. The Main South Road from […]
Read More →NZ Transport Agency seeks feedback on Gisborne’s roading network
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Release/Statement Headline: NZ Transport Agency seeks feedback on Gisborne’s roading network Director of Regional Relationships Emma Speight says the Transport Agency is working closely with partners and stakeholders to support the Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) Economic Action Plan. “We are now seeking public feedback to help us shape […]
Read More →Construction to start this year on Te Awa – Cambridge to Hamilton shared path
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Release/Statement Headline: Construction to start this year on Te Awa – Cambridge to Hamilton shared path Work is set to start on the final piece of the Te Awa River Ride shared path, between Cambridge and Hamilton, later this year. Funding has been confirmed for the […]
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