Southern Motorway construction contract let
Updated: 25 Jan 2010
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has let the contract for constructing the first stage of the Christchurch Southern Motorway to a consortium led by Fulton Hogan in partnership with the engineering consultancy BECA.
$600 million road building programme for Canterbury revealed
Updated: 25 Jan 2010
Less congestion, shorter travelling times and improved road safety are three of the major benefits Canterbury motorists can expect from the biggest road construction programme in the region’s history.
Christchurch Southern motorway construction underway
Updated: 25 Jan 2010
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today turned the first sod on the Christchurch Southern Motorway stage one extension, the first step in a major $730 million upgrade to the highway system leading into and around Christchurch.
Changes on Brigham Creek Road
Updated: 29 Jan 2010
Motorists will notice changes at Brigham Creek Road in Hobsonville in February and March when a brand new road and three new roundabouts are opened to traffic. This is the next step in the NZ Transport Agency’s SH18 Hobsonville Deviation and SH16 Brigham Creek Extension project as part of the Western Ring Route.
Onehunga Harbour Road closures to begin next week
Updated: 29 Jan 2010
Nightly closures of Onehunga Harbour Road, for installation of deck segments for the new Mangere Bridge, will begin next Tuesday 2 February.
Big lift coming up at landmark Onehunga footbridge
Updated: 28 Jan 2010
A 35-metre steel pylon will be erected overnight next Wednesday 3 February at the site of the new Beachcroft Avenue foot bridge over the Southwestern Motorway (SH20) at Onehunga.
Plan ahead to avoid Warkworth congestion during busy Anniversary Weekend
Updated: 28 Jan 2010
The NZ Transport Agency says congestion will be heavy on SH1 around Warkworth during Auckland Anniversary Weekend and the Transport Agency advises people to plan ahead to avoid delays.
Search underway for New Zealand's most bike-friendly organisation
Updated: 26 Jan 2010
Hundreds of employers all around the country are encouraging their staff to swap their cars for bicycles as they get ready to vie for the title of New Zealand's most bike-friendly workplace.
Night works at Hamilton's Kahikatea Drive/Ohaupo Road/Lorne Street Intersection
Updated: 26 Jan 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that night works will be starting next week at the State Highway 1/3 intersection of Kahikatea Drive, Lorne Street, and Ohaupo Road in Hamilton City.
New crossing for Broadway to enhance pedestrian safety
Updated: 26 Jan 2010
Work commenced last night on the installation of a new signalised pedestrian crossing on Newmarket's busy thoroughfare.
Waikato state highway maintenance contract awarded to Transfield Services
Updated: 26 Jan 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has awarded a $103 million roading contract to Transfield Services Ltd to maintain part of the Waikato’s state highway network for the next ten years.
Luggate red bridge repainting work
Updated: 25 Jan 2010
The 96 year old Luggate (Red) Bridge on State Highway 8A over the Clutha River, connecting Luggate and Tarras is undergoing a necessary maintenance repaint which is expected to be completed before Easter.
New passing lane to improve safety and efficiency on SH1
Updated: 15 Jan 2010
Work is underway on the construction of a northbound passing lane on State Highway 1 north of Pukeuri near Oamaru.
NZTA moving forward with Waterview Connection
Updated: 20 Jan 2010
The New Zealand Transport Agency is moving forward with the next steps on the Waterview Connection on the SH20 Western Ring Route following confirmation of a revised alignment and tunnelling options in December 2009.
New Zealand road code for cyclists now available
Updated: 20 Jan 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has launched a new and completely free resource to help cyclists keep safe on the roads.
Work to complete Pyes Pa Bypass begins
Updated: 19 Jan 2010
Work will begin early next month on the completion of the Pyes Pa Bypass, a bypass of the 4.6 kilometre residential section of State Highway 36 (Pyes Pa Rd).
Start on McKendries Corner upgrade
Updated: 13 Jan 2010
An upgrade to improve safety at McKendries Corners on State Highway 7 near Greymouth gets underway this week.
