SH2 Waioeka Gorge closed after slip
A 1000m3 slip is blocking the road at around the midway point. The road is expected to be closed until at least next week.The Transport Agency is asking motorists to please avoid the area.Engineers...
View ArticleWinter has arrived in time for July school holidays
“The ice event in Otago and Southland over the weekend highlighted the need for road users to be prepared for winter weather, which can be very unpredictable. Slow down, drive with care and patience,...
View ArticleSafe Roads
On this pageWho are weOur projectsOther project sites currently being developedProject updatesMaps showing project sitesHow we’re making rural roads saferGet in touch Who we areMade up of the NZ...
View ArticleCrash Analysis System (CAS)
The NZ Transport Agency manages the Crash Analysis System (CAS) - New Zealand’s primary tool for capturing information on where, when and how road crashes occur.The system provides tools to analyse and...
View ArticleLegends
Most people are aware of the risks associated with drinking and driving. However, there is a young, hard-to-reach group who still choose to ignore them.Each year, 150 young adult drivers crash because...
View ArticleKawarau Falls Bridge integrated with major utility services, Christmas...
The NZ Transport Agency and construction company, McConnell Dowell, have agreed on a traffic management plan for the busy Christmas break which will see two-way traffic using the old Kawarau Falls...
View ArticleSH1 Puhoi Valley speed limits consultation
The NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport welcomes feedback from the community on proposals to reduce the legal speed limits approaching the State Highway 1, Puhoi Road intersection. The Transport...
View ArticleSubmission form
Your comments are sought on two proposals to reduce the legal speed limits approaching the State Highway 1, Puhoi Road intersection. Submissions close at 5pm on Sunday 30 July. Please complete the...
View ArticleHighways update, winter weather hits South Island
“Please think carefully on whether you need to get in your car today and if you do, drive to the conditions – slowly, with chains for the alpine passes,” says NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee...
View ArticleVehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) help combat fraud and are the main way we identify vehicles for registration and other processes.Warrant of fitness and certificate of fitness inspections check...
View ArticleSlip closes all southbound lanes of Ngauranga Gorge
Maintenance crews are on site to clear the road and police have traffic management in place.Vehicles should divert to State Highways 2 and 58, with city traffic using the Ngaio Gorge.Motorists are...
View ArticlePrincipal contractor monthly reporting
Reporting is done through the Zero Harm Monthly Reporting Portal . ThisZero Harm Monthly Reporting Portal . This easy to use reporting platform lets Principle Contractors reportContractors report their...
View ArticleChanges to road layout on State Highway 1 near Tawa during July and August
12 July 2017 | Transmission Gully Project | Media releaseAs part of works for the Transmission Gully motorway, night works have started to widen a section of State Highway 1 (SH1) north of Tremewan...
View ArticleTrade plates
Businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, repair and maintenance of vehicles often need to move vehicles when they are unregistered. These businesses can apply to use trade plates. Who can use...
View ArticleLewis Pass, Lindis Pass and Haast highway reopens, Dunedin Northern Motorway...
Please note, chains are still essential on the Lindis Pass.All South Island road travellers should check their Traffic and Travel website and the map showing area warnings and highway closures for...
View ArticleCheck before travelling as heavy snow expected
Freezing temperatures and heavy snow are expected in the area today and tomorrow. The MetService currently has road snowfall warnings in place for State Highway 5 Napier-Taupo Road and State Highway 1...
View ArticleResilience planning tools
As we learn more about the how our road network holds up to possible unexpected disruptions and other unexpected disruptions, we better understand where we need to invest - both to increase its...
View ArticleResources and information
All of our tools and resources as well as links to external resources we think are useful when learning about resilience are available below.If you have any questions please contact us at...
View ArticleBurkes and Lindis Passes, (SH8) South Canterbury into Otago, overnight...
The highway travels through Burkes and Lindis Passes, through Fairlie, Lake Tekapo and Omarama, Twizel and to the Mt Cook highway or onto Wanaka and Queenstown.Drivers need to carry chains and will...
View ArticleSouth Island highway summary with snow and ice 10.45 am Thursday – Lindis and...
Traffic and travel information pageTraffic information mapThe Lewis Pass (SH7) has just reopened and the Lindis Pass (SH8) reopened earlier today.Ice remains a risk in many places so people need to...
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