Easter Weekend safe driving Canterbury, West Coast, Tasman and Nelson
'If people are aware where and when the highways are most congested and plan accordingly, it will help reduce stress for everyone on the road - drivers and passengers,' says Lee Wright, NZ Transport...
View ArticleTake care during ‘busiest Easter’ on our roads
The Transport Agency’s Road Safety Director Ernst Zollner says that with 279,000 more vehicles on the country’s roads now compared to a year ago, the potential risks for drivers are also on the...
View ArticleOvernight motorway closures 27 March – 2 April 2016
For daily updated closure information click here.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Northbound lanes between Oteha Valley Road off ramp and Silverdale on ramp, 30 - 31 March (approx 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)Oteha...
View ArticleActive research projects
Through its Research Programme, the NZ Transport Agency invests in innovative and relevant research which plays a critical role in contributing to the government's goals for transport.The results of...
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Bridge engineering self supervision (BESS)
What is bridge engineering self supervision (BESS)Many older bridges and culverts through New Zealand were not designed for modern heavy vehicle axle weights. Consequently they are at more risk of...
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Mobile phones
Driver distractionA driver is distracted when they pay attention to an activity that takes their focus away from the primary task of driving. Any extra activity puts demands on a serious road safety...
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Driver distraction advertising
This section focuses on our driver distraction road safety advertising campaigns. Here you can learn about the approach behind the campaigns, who we target and why. You can also see the advertising...
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Providing great service on the front line
The new BNZ Centre is now the central city home of the NZ Transport City Agency in ChristchurchThe Transport Agency’s moved to new offices in the BNZ Centre at 120 Hereford Street in Christchurch in...
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Safe Roads Alliance
Who we areMade up of the NZ Transport Agency and infrastructure consultancies Beca , Bloxam, Burnett & Olliver (BBO) and Northern Civil Consulting (NCC) ,Beca, Bloxam, Burnett & Olliver...
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High profile bike lane project moves into design cycle
A computer generated impression of the new separated cycle lanesThis work got underway in February on designing cycle lanes that physically separate cyclists from traffic on the State Highway 1(SH1)...
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Managing rapid traffic growth in Queenstown
Two new roundabouts are key features of this project.This project completes another building block in the Transport Agency’s programme to manage rapid traffic growth associated with commercial...
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New look Russley Road roundabout
The temporary Russley Road roundabout that will manage traffic at this busy intersection for the next 15 months.At 500 metres long, that’s about five rugby fields, this “Mega” sized roundabout is...
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Greenroads
GreenroadsThe Transport Agency is using Greenroads® as a tool to assess the sustainability performance of high-value state highway improvement projects. Greenroads assessment and certification applies...
View ArticleSH75, Halswell Road: roadworks Tankerville Road to near Aidanfield this week...
Drivers using State Highway 75/Halswell Road from Tankerville Road (south of the Hoon Hay/ Curletts intersection) to near Aidanfield, should be ready for a continuing 30km/h speed limit during the day...
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Raumati Straights Upgrade
Raumati Straights Upgrade – January to October 2016A smoother connection is on its way.The Raumati Straights Upgrade involves nine months of roadworks on 2km of State Highway 1 between Paekakariki and...
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Major upgrade for one of New Zealand’s most high-risk intersections
The NZ Transport Agency has awarded a $7.3 million contract to Fulton Hogan to build a roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 30 (SH30) and State Highway 5 (SH5) Hemo Road in...
View ArticleUseful documents
These reference documents are available to download as you consider providing us feedback:Engagement Summary Booklet including feedback formNelson Southern Link Investigation: Strategic CaseNelson...
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