Construction of Hawke's Bay Expressway Southern Extension underway
Updated: 30 Oct 2009
Another major Hawke's Bay roading project is underway, following the official start of construction of the SH50A Hawke's Bay Expressway Southern Extension today.
Evening delays SH1 southbound - Orams Road Bridge area
Updated: 28 Oct 2009
Motorists travelling southbound on the Southern Motorway [SH1] are warned to expect delays as the NZ Transport Agency tries to complete repair work early on the Orams Road overbridge at Manurewa.
Slow down over Newmarket Viaduct
Updated: 23 Oct 2009
Significant reductions in the speed limit are now in place on both the south and northbound lanes of the Newmarket Viaduct on the Southern Motorway, as part of the Newmarket Connection: Viaduct Replacement Project. The NZ Transport Agency urges all motorists to slow down and drive with caution through what is now a live construction zone.
Highway Speed Limits to Drop Around Coromandel Township
Updated: 23 Oct 2009
Speed limits on State Highway 25 will be officially lowered in the first week of November around Coromandel Township.
More road rule changes from 1 November
Updated: 23 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding people that several changes to New Zealand's road rules will take effect from 1 November, in addition to the ban on using hand-held mobile phones when driving.
NZTA reminds drivers to plan ahead for travel this Labour Weekend
Updated: 22 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency reminds drivers to give themselves extra time to reach their destination and to drive with patience if heading north from Auckland this Labour Weekend.
Labour Weekend trial on SH1 to manage return traffic through Otaki
Updated: 22 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will be trialling initiatives to manage returning traffic through Otaki this Labour weekend in order to ease congestion that regularly builds on State Highway 1 at holiday periods.
Passing lane closures again this Labour weekend
Updated: 21 Oct 2009
NZTA will be closing its SH1 passing lanes along SH1 again this Labour Weekend.
New traffic lights for busy Christchurch intersection
Updated: 21 Oct 2009
New traffic lights on the SH75 Halswell/Dunbars Road intersection designed to improve safety and traffic flows will be activated at 10am tomorrow morning.
SH1 drivers crash on bends more often
Updated: 20 Oct 2009
Police are warning drivers travelling through the central North Island this weekend to slow down and take care on bends.
Holden Commodore ute scores top car safety rating
Updated: 20 Oct 2009
The Holden Commodore ute has become the first Australian-made utility vehicle to receive the top five star crash test rating for occupant protection from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP).
Bethlehem Township Improvements On Track
Updated: 20 Oct 2009
Proposed traffic improvements through Bethlehem Township are now in the final stages of design and are expected to be available for public viewing in early November.
Plan ahead for travel on Labour Weekend
Updated: 19 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging drivers heading north from Auckland this Labour weekend to plan ahead and avoid delays.
Straighter highway alignment to improve safety and reduce travel times
Updated: 16 Oct 2009
The completion of the NZ Transport Agency's Piarere to Oak Tree Bends Realignment project between the SH1/SH29 intersection at Piarere and Tirau township was celebrated with an official ribbon cutting earlier today.
SH6 expected to be open to one lane over weekend
Updated: 16 Oct 2009
SH6 expected to be open to one lane over weekend
Rugby Road safety project taking shape
Updated: 15 Oct 2009
Construction on the NZ Transport Agency's SH3 Rugby Road Underpass Realignment at Tariki is making excellent progress, with a significant section of the project already open to traffic.
Changes to road rules coming soon
Updated: 14 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is reminding drivers that changes to New Zealand's road rules - including a ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving - come into force in less than three weeks' time.
More time for motorists to pay their tolls
Updated: 14 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency has extended the time motorists using the Northern Gateway Toll Road have to pay their tolls from three to five days.
End in sight for State Highway 36 traffic restrictions
Updated: 12 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that restricted opening hours will be in place for one more week on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua, and the highway will return to full 24-hour operation from Monday October 19.
NZTA advises motorists to prepare for more snow
Updated: 9 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists travelling in the central North Island to be prepared for the likelihood of more snow this weekend.
NZTA orders Hamilton taxi company off the road
Updated: 9 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has revoked the operating licence of a Hamilton taxi company with a fleet of approximately 15 cabs.
Northern Gateway Toll Road operating report available
Updated: 6 Oct 2009
Detailed information on the first half year of operations of the Northern Gateway Toll Road is now available in a report published earlier today on the NZ Transport Agency website.
New lane begins construction between Newmarket and Greenlane
Updated: 5 Oct 2009
A new southbound lane between Newmarket and Greenlane on the Southern Motorway has officially begun construction after a celebration event this morning.
Construction underway on Matahorua Gorge project
Updated: 2 Oct 2009
Construction of the NZ Transport Agency’s SH2 Matahorua Gorge Realignment is officially underway today, nine months ahead of schedule and due to be completed in 2011.
Auckland overnight motorway closures 3-8 October
Updated: 2 Oct 2009
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 8pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 9 October.
Next set of ramp signals go live
Updated: 1 Oct 2009
The next set of ramp signals on the Northern Motorway are now live, as part of the ongoing delivery of the NZ Transport Agency’s comprehensive traffic management system for Auckland.
