Jobs growing as new bridge takes shape
Updated: 12 Feb 2010
The Kopu Bridge replacement project is already providing an economic boost for the region, with nearly 40 people now directly employed on the project as the new 578 metre long structure begins to take shape over the Waihou River.
Waterview Connection Project Expo Planned
Updated: 26 Feb 2010
Residents affected by the Waterview Connection project including widening of the Northwestern motorway [State Highway 16] from St Lukes to Te Atatu will get a chance to find out more at project expo planned for next week.
Expressway Alliance good for community
Updated: 26 Feb 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) welcomes the Kapiti Coast District Council’s (KCDC) commitment to work together with the agency and the private sector to achieve a successful outcome for the Road of National Significance between MacKays Crossing and Peka Peka and for the Kapiti District.
New lane control signs operating 1 March
Updated: 25 Feb 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) reminds motorists using the Wellington motorway that from Monday 1 March new electronic ‘Lane Control Signs’ on SH1 from the Terrace Tunnel in Wellington city to Ngauranga Gorge will be operating.
Extended closure of SH6 at Nevis Bluff
Updated: 23 Feb 2010
Motorists can expect extended delays resulting from blasting work to improve safety at the Nevis Bluff on SH 6 about midway between Cromwell and Queenstown.
Road works to start this week in Te Kuiti township
Updated: 23 Feb 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that road works are about to start in Te Kuiti township, on State Highway 30, and some delays are expected.
New motorway traffic technology for SH1 Wellington
Updated: 23 Feb 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is all set to use new technology to improve safety, traffic flow and on-road information for Wellington motorway users. New electronic ‘Lane Control Signs’ on SH1 from the Terrace Tunnel in Wellington city to Ngauranga Gorge will be ready to go next month.
NZTA orders Auckland taxi company off the road
Updated: 19 Feb 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has revoked the operating licence of an Auckland taxi company with a fleet of approximately 200 cabs.
Extended closure of SH6 at Nevis Bluff
Updated: 17 Feb 2010
Motorists can expect extended delays resulting from blasting work to improve safety at the Nevis Bluff on SH 6 about midway between Cromwell and Queenstown.
NZTA opening new Ruby Bay Bypass for walkover and fun run
Updated: 16 Feb 2010
A large section of the $30 million Ruby Bay Bypass project is being opened to the public this Saturday (20 February) from 12noon until 6pm.
Charity walk to give public first preview of Hobsonville motorway
Updated: 15 Feb 2010
The NZ Transport Agency and HEB Construction are holding a charity motorway walk on Sunday 21 February for the public to preview the new SH18 Hobsonville Deviation and SH16 Brigham Creek Extension project.
Permanent home for Birdcage Tavern confirmed
Updated: 12 Feb 2010
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed plans to return the historic Birdcage Tavern to near its original site when the Victoria Park Tunnel project is completed in 2012.
Care needed through toll road tunnels
Updated: 11 Feb 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is advising travellers using the Northern Gateway Toll Road to drive with care next week, because of regular maintenance work in the twin tunnels at Johnstone’s Hill.
Top Kiwi athletes support Starship Foundation with Trade Me Bike Wise Month auction
Updated: 9 Feb 2010
As part of Bike Wise Month - New Zealand's annual celebration of two-wheeled transport - the New Zealand Transport Agency and top Kiwi athletes Hamish Carter and Alison Shanks are helping to raise money for the Starship Foundation through a Trade Me auction going live today.
Cape Reinga SH1 sealing project starts final phase
Updated: 8 Feb 2010
Sealing the last remaining 19 kilometres of SH1 - to Cape Reinga in Northland - is now in its closing stages with work beginning on the final five kilometres to Waitiki Landing where the sealed section of the national highway currently ends.
Beams lifted into place on railway bridge
Updated: 8 Feb 2010
24 beams were successfully lifted into place across the final two spans of the North Island Main Trunk Railway bridge overnight on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 February as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s SH20-1 Manukau Extension project.
Diary note – SH20 pylon lift tonight
Updated: 3 Feb 2010
A 35-metre steel pylon will be erected tonight at the site of the new Beachcroft Avenue footbridge over the Southwestern Motorway (SH20) at Onehunga.
NZTA plans safety work at SH6 Nevis Bluff
Updated: 1 Feb 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is warning road users that they can expect delays from Monday 8 February 2010 as it carries out safety work on State Highway 6 at the Nevis Bluff, about midway between Cromwell and Queenstown.
