NZTA commissions new centre to manage traffic
Updated: 30 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency today officially opened a new traffic operations centre in Auckland which will enable better management of traffic volumes and keep drivers informed about conditions on New Zealand’s State Highway network and Auckland’s motorways and local roads.
NZTA investigating unlicensed taxis operating in Hamilton
Updated: 23 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is warning Hamiltonians to be aware of unlicensed and potentially unsafe taxis operating in the city.
NZTA initiative provides relief on Southwestern Motorway
Updated: 29 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is increasing capacity for northbound drivers on the Southwestern Motorway [SH20] by providing an additional third lane on the existing Mangere Bridge.
Busby’s Hill Realignment nears completion
Updated: 28 Apr 2010
Motorists are now using the State Highway 35 Busby’s Hill Realignment, a $5.7m project being built by the NZ Transport Agency following a month-long highway closure last year.
Latest ANCAP crash test results released
Updated: 28 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency and the Automobile Association have release new results from the latest round of crash testing by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
Peka Peka to North Otaki expressway tender process underway
Updated: 27 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is inviting tenders for undertaking work on the Peka Peka to Otaki expressway, part of the Wellington Northern Corridor Road of National Significance.
Motorcyclists to be tolled on Northern Gateway
Updated: 26 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency has announced that motorcyclists will be tolled for using the Northern Gateway Toll Road on State Highway 1 north of Auckland.
Historic day for New Zealand’s main road
Updated: 22 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency today completed sealing the final stretch of State Highway 1 near Cape Reinga in Northland, and for the first time motorists can now drive the entire 2,022 kilometres of SH1 from the Cape to Bluff in Southland on a sealed road.
New Broadway pedestrian crossing a big turn on for Newmarket
Updated: 19 Apr 2010
A new signalised pedestrian crossing on Newmarket’s busy thoroughfare was switched on today, as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s Newmarket Connection Project.
Moves to curb roadside rubbish dumping
Updated: 19 Apr 2010
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is taking steps to reduce the amount of rubbish being dumped in pits alongside State Highway 8 between Omarama and Twizel, by fencing the pits off.
NZTA – Helping relieve drought in Rodney
Updated: 13 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is supporting Rodney District Council’s water conservation campaign by immediately implementing a water use audit on the projects to improve State Highway 1 at Warkworth.
SH30 Whakamaru Rock Blasting Closures
Updated: 16 Apr 2010
A section of State Highway 30 in the South Waikato, approximately 6 kilometres east of the Whakamaru Dam, will be closed for one hour stretches from 26 April for approximately two weeks.
Ngaruawahia Highway improvements
Updated: 16 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that works to improve safety on State Highway 1 just north of the Ngaruawahia Bridge is scheduled to begin at the end of April and a detour will be in place for southbound traffic.
Public comment invited on changes to Traffic Control Devices Rule
Updated: 16 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is calling for submissions on proposed changes to the legal requirements for some traffic control devices.
Green light for new Jervois Street traffic signals
Updated: 15 Apr 2010
New traffic signals at the intersection with Jervois Street that come into operation from early Saturday,17 April, mark the completion of a half million dollar safety upgrade of the Crawford Street Dunedin section of State Highway 1 (SH 1).
NZTA awards Kamo contract to Whangarei firm
Updated: 15 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency has awarded the contract to build the Kamo Bypass to the Whangarei-based civil engineering company, United Civil.
NZTA says new cycle link will ease congestion
Updated: 15 Apr 2010
A new section of Auckland’s popular Northwestern Cycleway is officially opened and the NZ Transport Agency says it will provide an improved alternative transport choice for people and help ease traffic congestion.
New crossing makes Katikati town safer
Updated: 12 Apr 2010
Pedestrians and motorists in Katikati now have a fairer go thanks to the NZ Transport Agency’s (NZTA) new light-controlled crossing installed on the town's main street.
Waipukurau celebrates completion of new overbridge
Updated: 12 Apr 2010
Today marks the formal completion of the Waipukurau Overbridge Realignment on SH2, which will improve safety and make journeys easier just north of Waipukurau township.
Bethlehem township improvements on the way
Updated: 6 Apr 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says that preparatory work will begin next week on the $1.8million upgrade of State Highway 2 through Bethlehem.
Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment 2010
Updated: 6 Apr 2010
The Minister has signed Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment 2010, which makes changes to the mass and dimension limits for heavy vehicles, and allows the granting of permits for 'high-productivity motor vehicles' to operate on approved routes at greater mass and dimensions limits than otherwise allowed.
SH3 Improvements between Te Awamutu and Kihikihi
Updated: 1 Apr 2010
State Highway 3 between Te Awamutu and Kihikihi is about to be further improved to accommodate the expanding urbanisation of this stretch of highway.
Plan Ahead for Easter Traffic
Updated: 1 Apr 2010
With traffic expected to be heavy over the Easter Weekend, NZTA is advising motorists to plan ahead to avoid expected delays.
