Another industry accolade for Harbour Link
Updated: 30 Sep 2010
Tauranga's Harbour Link was this week awarded the top prize at Roading New Zealand's 2010 Roading Excellence Awards.
Recommended detour routes to Hamilton International Airport
Updated: 28 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) would like to remind motorists that the SH21 Narrows Bridge, which crosses the Waikato River just south of Hamilton on Airport Road, is closed until further notice.
Waikato Expressway construction starts at Te Rapa
Updated: 28 Sep 2010
Construction of the SH1 Waikato Expressway Te Rapa section was officially started today with the turning of the first sod by Transport Minister Steven Joyce.
NZTA to fix road surface at Mt Messenger
Updated: 28 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency says work will begin soon to resurface State Highway 3 at Mount Messenger following the recent deterioration of the road surface.
NZTA advice to avoid busy commuter road
Updated: 27 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is advising commuters to avoid Roscommon Road in Manukau City or risk long delays during the morning peak because of necessary changes to road layouts.
Progress being made to reopen the Narrows Waikato River Crossing
Updated: 27 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is progressing preparations for a temporary single-lane bailey bridge to take traffic over the State Highway 21 (Airport Road) Waikato River Crossing, just south of Hamilton at the Narrows.
NZTA to start preliminary work on SH1 between Otaki and Levin
Updated: 27 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is beginning preliminary work on improvements to State Highway 1 from North of Otaki to North of Levin, part of the Wellington Northern Corridor road of national significance. The NZTA is inviting tenders to undertake this work via the Government Electronic Tenders Service website from today.
End of the road for last traffic fords left on State Highway 1
Updated: 27 Sep 2010
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) says that work on removing the only remaining traffic fords on State Highway 1 will start this week.
Netting helping to secure quake rock damage
Updated: 24 Sep 2010
High quality rock netting supplied free of charge by Solid Energy, is being used to secure rock near the Lyttelton Tunnel, damaged by the massive earthquake that hit the Canterbury region earlier this month.
Decline in injury road crashes in the south
Updated: 24 Sep 2010
The latest NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) road crash figures for Southland for the past five years show that Injury crashes on the regions roads hit a nine year low in 2009.
Sharp decline in Otago road fatalities
Updated: 24 Sep 2010
Figures just released by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) show the number of people killed on roads in the Otago region in 2009 was the lowest in over five years.
Joint investigation under way for Hamilton's Southern Links
Updated: 24 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and Hamilton City Council (HCC) have awarded the investigation contract for Hamilton's proposed Southern Links project.
Funding approved for Richmond Deviation cycleway
Updated: 23 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) announced today that funding has been approved for a vital link in the Nelson/Tasman cycleway network.
SH20 Walmsley upgrade project
Updated: 23 Sep 2010
Travellers to and from Auckland International Airport and Manukau will have more reliable and safer journey times when a project to widen a section of SH20 is completed mid 2011.
Planned changes to border inspections for imported used vehicles
Updated: 21 Sep 2010
Over the next six months the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) intends to invite applications for the appointment of a new inspecting organisation or organisations to carry out the border inspection of used vehicles in New Zealand and in Japan.
Plan ahead for changes on new Manukau motorway
Updated: 21 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to prepare for big changes in Manukau when the westbound lanes of the new SH20-1 Manukau Extension motorway open on Sunday 26 September.
Hamilton SH21 Narrows Bridge closure update
Updated: 20 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that Narrows Bridge, which crosses the Waikato River just south of Hamilton on State Highway 21, will remain closed until further notice.
State Highway 1 near Kaikoura about to return to two lanes
Updated: 17 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says both lanes of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura will open tonight. One lane of the highway was opened late yesterday afternoon, after it was closed for six days following a massive land slip last Friday night.
SH1 Detour in Huntly on Sunday
Updated: 17 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that State Highway 1 traffic will be detoured through Huntly for up to three hours on Sunday morning, 19 September.
Auckland overnight motorway closures 18-23 September
Updated: 17 Sep 2010
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 24 September.
State Highway 74 partially re-opened
Updated: 10 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says the last remaining Canterbury highway closed by last Saturday's earthquake has partially re-opened.
NZTA welcomes Council's decision to join the Alliance
Updated: 17 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) welcomes Kapiti Coast District Council's decision to join the Alliance to deliver the MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway, part of the Wellington Northern Corridor road of national significance.
Investigation funding for Maunganui / Girven Road intersection approved
Updated: 16 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board this week approved $1.2 million to fund an investigation to upgrade the Maunganui / Girven Road intersection on State Highway 2.
Major roading boost for Kerikeri
Updated: 16 Sep 2010
Northland road users will enjoy safer, straighter and easier journeys on SH10 at Bulls Gorge, Kerikeri, with the NZTA set to begin construction on a major upgrade to the highway tomorrow. The $7.5m realignment north of Puketona Road (SH11) and 2km south of the Kerikeri Road intersection will increase safety in the area and improve options for freight, tourism and local traffic.
Traffic flowing again on State Highway 1 near Kaikoura
Updated: 16 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says traffic is flowing once again on State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura after the highway was closed for nearly a week ago by a massive land slip last Friday night.
Hamilton SH21 Narrows Bridge closed
Updated: 16 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that the Narrows Bridge, which crosses the Waikato River just south of Hamilton on State Highway 21, has been closed and a detour is now in place.
Northern Gateway Toll Road 12-monthly operating report available
Updated: 17 Sep 2010
Detailed information on the operations of the Northern Gateway Toll Road for the period from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 is now available in a report published today by the NZ Transport Agency.
State Highway 1 near Kaikoura to reopen this afternoon
Updated: 16 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has confirmed that State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura will reopen at 4pm this afternoon (Thursday 16 September). The road was closed nearly a week ago by a massive land slip.
Construction starts to improve safety at Emerald Glen
Updated: 15 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency will improve safety for Kapiti motorists with the construction of a new road between the southern end of Emerald Glen Road and the northern side of the MacKays Crossing roundabout which joins State Highway 1, approximately one kilometre south of Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast.
Manawatu Gorge reopens after land slip
Updated: 15 Sep 2010
The Manawatu Gorge was reopened to motorists this afternoon after a number of landslips today closed the road.
Consultation begins on draft taxi safety rule
Updated: 15 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has released a draft Land Transport Rule for public comment which outlines proposed new requirements to improve the safety of taxi drivers and their passengers.
State Highway 1 near Kaikoura expected to open tomorrow afternoon
Updated: 15 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) expects to re-open State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura by tomorrow afternoon (Thursday 16 September). The road was closed by a massive land slip last Friday night.
Public opinion sought on cross-city access route
Updated: 14 Sep 2010
A public open day to gain feedback on options identified by the NZ Transport Agency's investigation into the long-term solution for the Hairini Link corridor will be held on Wednesday September 22 at Tauranga Boys' College Gym 2, between 4pm and 8pm.
NZTA still targeting Thursday opening for State Highway 1 near Kaikoura
Updated: 14 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says it is still on track to re-open at least one lane of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura to traffic on Thursday, after the highway was closed by a huge land slip last Friday night.
SH1 Aotea Quay on/off ramps - revised closure dates
Updated: 14 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises motorists heading south on State Highway 1 that the scheduled closure of the motorway off-ramp onto Aotea Quay will be extended from Monday 20 September to Thursday 14 October 2010.
Detour around Kaikoura landslip opened to buses and light trucks
Updated: 13 Sep 2010
The NZTA says it has now opened the inland Kaikoura Route 70, previously a light vehicle detour around the massive slip on State Highway 1 near Kaikoura, to buses and light trucks not towing trailers.
More quake damaged Canterbury highway infrastructure reopens
Updated: 13 Sep 2010
Another link in the quake damaged Canterbury State Highway network is operating again.
Road works to start next week in Piopio township
Updated: 13 Sep 2010
The NZTA advises that road works are scheduled to start on State Highway 3 in Piopio township next week, and some delays are expected.
At least four days before State Highway 1 near Kaikoura reopens
Updated: 12 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says it will be this Thursday at the earliest before State Highway 1 at Peketa about 8km south of Kaikoura reopens, after being closed since Friday night by a massive slip.
More quake damaged Canterbury highway infrastructure repaired
Updated: 11 Sep 2010
The State Highway 1 - Chaney's on-ramp just north of Christchurch will re-open early next week after being damaged in last Saturday's big earthquake.
Major slip near Kaikoura closes State Highway 1 until next week
Updated: 11 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says it will be Monday morning before it is in position to say when State Highway 1 about 15km south of Kaikoura will re-open, following a major slip last night.
Major slips closes State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura
Updated: 11 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says a major slip about 15km south of Kaikoura last night could close State Highway 1 for days.
Temporary closures of Lyttelton Tunnel to allow safe passage of fuel trucks
Updated: 10 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Lyttelton Tunnel will be periodically closed to traffic in the days ahead in order to allow for the safe passage of fuel and gas trucks through the tunnel. Delays of up to ten minutes can be expected during the closures.
Contract out to tender for next Tauranga Eastern Link support project
Updated: 10 Sep 2010
The NZTA this week released the tender to extend Kaituna Road - one of the support projects preceding the main construction of the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL).
More repaired highways opening in Canterbury
Updated: 9 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is continuing to repair and re-open damaged state highways in the Canterbury region.
SH35 Maraenui Hill diversion update
Updated: 9 Sep 2010
Work to upgrade the detour around the Maraenui Bluff slip on State Highway 35, 30 kilometres east of Opotiki is progressing well despite continuing rain, reports the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
Last of quake damaged state highways set to open tomorrow night
Updated: 9 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says the last remaining Canterbury highway closed by last Saturday's earthquake is on track to open tomorrow night.
Victoria Park Tunnel excavation underway this week
Updated: 9 Sep 2010
The massive task of removing 160,000 cubic metres of rock and earth to form the trench for the Victoria Park Tunnel is underway -enough to fill a hole eight stories deep and as large as a rugby field.
NZTA continuing state highway safety checks in Canterbury
Updated: 8 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is continuing to check the safety of bridges and infrastructure on Canterbury state highways as the region continues to be affected by aftershocks following Saturday's earthquake.
State highway 74 set to re-open this week
Updated: 8 Sep 2010
The last remaining highway in Canterbury closed by earthquake damage is likely to re-open later this week according to the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
Lyttelton Tunnel re-opening
Updated: 8 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that assessment of the Lyttelton Tunnel has been completed earlier than anticipated, and the tunnel will re-open to traffic from 11:30am.
Canterbury highways weathering quake after shocks
Updated: 7 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says state highways in Canterbury are holding up well as the region continues to experience aftershocks following Saturday's earthquake.
Traffic update - SH2 slip at Horokiwi
Updated: 7 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists travelling northbound on State Highway 2 towards Hutt City that a slip has partially blocked one lane of the highway.
NZTA thanks all Aucklanders for vital role in successful weekend
Updated: 6 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency would like to thank all Aucklanders for their patience, and in particular their support, over the weekend's successful Southbound Switch.
NZTA carrying out state highway aftershock safety checks
Updated: 6 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is continuing to safety check bridges and infrastructure on Canterbury State Highways as aftershocks continue to rock the region following Saturday's huge earthquake.
NZTA warns of high tide flood risk
Updated: 6 Sep 2010
Road users are reminded by the NZ Transport Agency that there is a risk of flooding on a section of the Northwestern Motorway [State Highway 16] because of unusually high tides in the Waitemata Harbour this week.
NZTA urges care on Manawatu highways
Updated: 6 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to exercise extreme care on the roads in the Manawatu region following extensive flooding today.
Thanks for your patience, Auckland
Updated: 5 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency has re-opened the Southern Motorway (SH1), and southbound traffic is now moving freely across the first half of the new Newmarket Viaduct.
Canterbury state highway network update
Updated: 5 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency is continuing to assess the impact of yesterday's earthquake on the state highway network in Canterbury.
Southern Motorway to re-open early
Updated: 5 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency advises that the southbound lanes of the Southern Motorway will reopen ahead of schedule today.
Assessment of Canterbury highways continuing
Updated: 5 Sep 2010
The NZTA is assessing the impact of the Canterbury earthquake on the region's state highway network.
State highway network update - Canterbury
Updated: 4 Sep 2010
Initial inspections show that Canterbury State Highways appear to have held up well after this morning's major earthquake, but the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is urging people to only travel if it's essential.
NZTA welcomes Waterview Connection Board of Inquiry referral
Updated: 3 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) welcomes a Ministerial recommendation to refer its Waterview Connection application for designation and resource consents to a Board of Inquiry - the first ever roading project to use the new national consenting process.
SH35 Maraenui Hill diversion update
Updated: 3 Sep 2010
The Maraenui Bluff slip which closed State Highway 35, 30 kilometres east of Opotiki continues to move slowly, reports the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
Fraser Street intersection construction contract awarded
Updated: 1 Sep 2010
The NZTA this week awarded the contract to build extra lanes at the Fraser Street, 15th Avenue intersection, add two new pedestrian crossings on 15th Avenue and improve cycling and walking routes on State Highway 2A to Downer NZ Ltd.
Aucklanders switch on to biggest ever motorway closure
Updated: 1 Sep 2010
Following the Auckland Regional Transport Authority's announcement of free local rail travel during this weekend's 36 hour southbound closure of the Southern Motorway, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is reiterating its advice to all Aucklanders to drive only if they have to from 5pm this Saturday.
Rob Roy Hotel move makes excellent progress
Updated: 1 Sep 2010
The NZ Transport Agency says contractors have made excellent progress moving Auckland's Rob Roy Hotel nine metres this morning, and the historic building is now 28 metres along the journey to its temporary home.
