Sharp rise in West Coast serious injury road crash rate
Updated: 31 Aug 2010
While there were two fewer road deaths on West Coast roads in 2009 compared to the previous year the number of serious injury crashes increased by almost a third according to the latest NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) crash figures for the West Coast Region.
Canterbury road fatalities at a 10 year low
Updated: 31 Aug 2010
The 32 road crash deaths in Canterbury last year is the lowest in a decade and a significant reduction on the 48 people who died on the regions roads in 2008.
New Manukau Harbour crossing now fully open
Updated: 31 Aug 2010
Weather permitting, the NZ Transport Agency says all lanes on the upgraded Southwestern Motorway [SH20] between Walmsley Road and Queenstown Road will be open and fully functioning from 5am tomorrow [Wednesday 1 September].
New motorway good news for Auckland and Rugby World Cup
Updated: 28 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency's newest motorway, connecting the Southern [SH1] and Southwestern [SH20] Motorways at Manukau City, was officially opened today by the Minister of Transport, Hon Steven Joyce.
SH35 Maraenui Hill diversion open
Updated: 27 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that a diversion is now in place to allow light vehicles to travel around the slip site at Maraenui Hill, and back onto State Highway 35.
SH2 Horokiwi slip repairs - northbound lane closure
Updated: 27 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises motorists heading north on State Highway 2 that one lane in the vicinity of Horokiwi will be closed for four nights from Sunday 29 August to Wednesday 1 September.
NZTA progress on Waikato Expressway shifts up a gear
Updated: 27 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is starting work on the next development stage of the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway.
Narrows Bridge to be reduced to one lane
Updated: 27 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that Narrows Bridge, which crosses the Waikato River just south of Hamilton on State Highway 21, will be reduced to one lane from next Tuesday (31 August).
Law change to restrict access to personal details on the Motor Vehicle Register
Updated: 27 Aug 2010
Legislation coming into force next year will significantly restrict access to personal details held on the Motor Vehicle Register (MVR).
Work starting on $5.2 million SH1 Lions Back improvements
Updated: 26 Aug 2010
Marlborough Roads* has awarded the $5.2 million SH1 Lions Back Realignment contract to Fulton Hogan (Marlborough), and construction will start this month.
More road safety improvements underway
Updated: 26 Aug 2010
A $2 million project to replace Sneiders Bridge and improve state highway 6 (SH6) just south of Okaramio is now underway.
SH35 Maraenui Hill to remain closed
Updated: 26 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that State Highway 35 will remain closed at Maraenui Hill, approximately 32km east of Opotiki, until further notice.
Closure of SH35 at Maraenui Hill
Updated: 25 Aug 2010
State Highway 35 at Maraenui Hill is to be closed from tonight (25 August) until further notice due to significant slip damage to the road.
Unique chance to walk or cycle the NZTA's new viaduct
Updated: 25 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) today confirmed that cyclists will have the opportunity to ride across the new Newmarket Viaduct, as part of its advertised pre-opening celebration on Sunday, 29 August.
New Manukau motorway opening
Updated: 24 Aug 2010
A big change is planned for those travelling in and around Manukau when the NZ Transport Agency's SH20-1 Manukau Extension motorway opens this year.
Wheel along Manukau's newest motorway
Updated: 23 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency warmly invites cyclists to experience Manukau's newest motorway this Saturday the 28th of August from 1pm.
Kopu Bridge roundabout construction under way - nine weeks early
Updated: 23 Aug 2010
Construction of a two-lane roundabout to link the new Kopu Bridge with State Highway 26 (Thames to Paeroa) is under way - nine weeks earlier than planned.
NZTA closing busy motorway on-ramp for tunnel project
Updated: 20 Aug 2010
Motorists are being reminded by the NZ Transport Agency that the Wellington Street motorway on-ramp will close next Monday, 23 August, for three months until the end of November for necessary work on the Victoria Park Tunnel project.
Changes to RUC fees
Updated: 20 Aug 2010
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced increases in Road User Charges (RUC) that will take effect as scheduled from 1 October alongside the previously announced increased in fuel excise duty (FED) of 3 cents per litre.
Old Aucklander on the move after 124 years
Updated: 19 Aug 2010
An historic Auckland landmark is ready for its historic move: the 124-year-old Rob Roy Hotel - also known as the Birdcage - will move on Tuesday 31 August so that it is out of the way of construction of the Victoria Park Tunnel.
Emergency closure of SH16 (Port) tonight
Updated: 18 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise motorist that SH16 from the Port up Grafton Gully will be closed tonight, Wednesday 18 August, for emergency works.
Walk the new motorway in Manukau
Updated: 18 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is holding a community open day on Saturday 28 August to preview the new SH20-1 Manukau Extension motorway, as part of the Western Ring Route. The public are invited to walk or cycle the new motorway before it is opened to traffic.
New roundabout part of $1.4M Centennial Avenue safety upgrade
Updated: 16 Aug 2010
A new roundabout at the intersection of Clutha Street, Killarney Street and Centennial Avenue is one of the key features of a $1.4M NZ Transport Agency upgrade to improve Centennial Avenue (State Highway 8) in Alexandra.
Contract awarded for investigation into State Highway 29, Tauriko
Updated: 18 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has awarded the contract for the investigation into improvements on State Highway 29 near Tauriko.
New route takes cyclists up and over
Updated: 16 Aug 2010
Cyclists using Hobsonville Road and the Upper Harbour Bridge will notice changes to their daily route from Friday 20 August, as part of the NZ Transport Agency's SH18 Hobsonville Deviation motorway project.
Rocks Road temporary closure
Updated: 13 Aug 2010
Rocks Road (SH6), Nelson, has been temporarily closed to traffic because of high seas driven by a strong on-shore wind and a very high tide (4.4m tide) at midday today.
Live theatre ad a first for road safety campaign
Updated: 13 Aug 2010
For the first time in New Zealand actors will be performing a live on-stage safe driving advertisement to raise awareness about the risks of driver fatigue, as part of the NZ Transport Agency road safety campaign.
On-ramp closure effects go wider than Wellington Street - NZTA
Updated: 11 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that a three-month closure of the Wellington Street motorway on ramp will affect all traffic between the CBD and the North Shore.
SH1 Aotea Quay ramp closures
Updated: 6 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises motorists heading south on State Highway 1 that the motorway off-ramp onto Aotea Quay will be closed each night from Wednesday 11 August until Monday 20 September 2010.
NZTA extends travel time service for drivers
Updated: 5 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is switching on its next series of electronic journey time signs around the Auckland Motorway network to give drivers more accurate information about motorway travel to selected destinations.
Care needed through toll road tunnels advises NZTA
Updated: 4 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is advising travellers using the Northern Gateway Toll Road to drive with care next week when the twin tunnels at Johnstone's Hill are closed temporarily for maintenance.
NZTA and Police crack down on non-compliant vehicles
Updated: 2 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and Police carried out two operations in Tauranga last week to get unsafe and illegal vehicles off the roads.
Auckland motorway closure, expect delays says NZTA
Updated: 1 Aug 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is confirming plans for a maximum 36 hour closure of a section of the Southern Motorway SH1 on the weekend of 4 and 5 September for necessary work to open the first stage of the new Newmarket Viaduct.
