Road users urged to delay or check before they travel for Easter break
State Highway 2 near Pikowai camping ground on the Matata straight is closed because of fallen tree and powerlines. This road is expected to open today. Detour is via SH30.Transport Agency Highways...
View ArticleCurrent state highway information in Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions – 1.20pm
Bay of Plenty state highwaysCyclone CookState Highway 34 is closed at Otakiri between Edgecumbe and Te Teko because of fallen power lines. The power lines need to be secured before road is opened. This...
View ArticleDelays near Bulls, State Highway 1 due to truck crash
The road is closed between Bridge street and Criterion Street. A minor detour is in place but due to the Easter weekend, traffic is congested around Sanson and Bulls.The crash site is expected to be...
View ArticleGoing to Kaikoura? State Highway 1 has reopened to south, closing at 6 pm
The inland road to Kaikoura, Route 70, via Waiau and Mt Lyford is open 24/7.Check the Transport Agency’s traffic and travel pages for updates.Electronic signs at Waipara advise the state highway’s...
View ArticleWairarapa maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wairarapa regionInformation about roadworks in the Wairarapa regionWell-maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work...
View ArticleMedia contacts
For all national media enquiriesAndy Knackstedt National Media Manager Office: 04 894 6285 Mobile: 021 276 3222Andrew.Knackstedt@nzta.govt.nzFor regional media enquiriesAuckland and NorthlandSarah...
View ArticleState Highway 1 south of Kaikoura: fresh slip, highway closed
Title has changed: State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura: fresh slip, highway closed - update Sun 16 April 1.42pmThe highway was reopened after heavy rain yesterday between 3 and 6 pm and reopened again...
View ArticleWellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington and Kāpiti regionsWell-maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible,...
View ArticleWairarapa maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wairarapa regionWell-maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we know that...
View ArticleTraffic Notices
Traffic notice for the week 7 - 13 April 2017Traffic notices provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions for the following week. Full closures are also advertised in the Weekend Herald....
View ArticleNelson and Tasman maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Nelson and Tasman regionWell maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe.safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible,...
View ArticleNext phase for rural ring road for Palmerston North confirmed
“We have recently finished the strategic planning for the overall project, called Accessing Central New Zealand. From this planning, two clear priorities have emerged as needing immediate focus: State...
View ArticleDriving in the Tunnel
Drivers should expect that the Waterview Tunnel will be busy when it first opens while people find their way and work out the best route.Check out the below Tunnel Tips for safe and happy driving or...
View ArticleRestoration of Hatupatu Rock complete
The NZ Transport Agency, Mana Whenua, Heritage New Zealand and the South Waikato District Council have worked together in an effort to beautify the area, create safer access and improve visitor...
View ArticleNew road-marking symbol for electric vehicle charging stations
The newly gazetted NZ Transport Agency approved symbol will help identify parking spaces reserved for EVs charging their batteries. The new charging station road markings will complement existing EV...
View ArticleLarge loads coming through Lyttelton Tunnel overnight this weekend
Oversized loads will be coming through the tunnel over the weekend nights, requiring the full tunnel width to get each convoy of trucks through. Traffic heading towards the city from Lyttelton should...
View ArticleHoliday Hotspots
Plan your holiday journeys in advance with the help of our interactive Holiday Hotspots maps and PDFs and make travelling safer and more enjoyable for everyone.Every holiday period and long weekend we...
View ArticleManawatu Gorge Big Slip Lookout Track remains closed
The work involves clearing debris that has accumulated over time on the terraced sections of the 2011 slip repairs.The slip site is near the main Manawatu Gorge Track, which remains open to walkers....
View ArticleHave you say
We’re keen to understand your views on the safety of State Highway 5 (SH5), from Tarukenga to Ngongotaha and need your help to do this. We are interested to know what it is about this stretch of road...
View ArticleAuckland overnight motorway closures - 23 April – 29 April 2017
Check daily updated closure informationNORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Northcote Road southbound on ramp, 23 AprilOnewa Road northbound off ramp, 23 AprilCENTRAL MOTORWAY JUNCTION (SH1 & SH16)(SH1)...
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