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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 Rotorua....
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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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Have your say
We'd value your inputDuring March and April we are seeking feedback from the community on the proposed walking and cycling path. Our aim is to progress the design by the end of 2016.Your views will be...
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NZ Transport Agency awards $5.2 million contract to build SH2 Te Puna...
The two-lane roundabout will replace the Te Puna/ Minden Road intersection just north of Tauranga, significantly improving safety for motorists travelling on the route.Subject to approvals and property...
View ArticleWalking & Cycling investigation
Rocks Road Walking and Cycling investigationIn parallel to the Nelson Southern Link is the Rocks Road Walk/Cycle project, a joint project of Nelson City Council and the NZ Transport Agency.This project...
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New look Russley Road roundabout
The temporary Russley Road roundabout that will manage traffic at this busy intersection.intersection for the next 15 months.At 500 metres long, that’s about five rugby fields, this “Mega” sized...
View ArticleSafer exit layout for SH16 westbound drivers at Waterview
Another 215m has been added to the westbound exit lane, which is now approximately 830m long. It will start further east towards St Lukes and there is more separation between it and the adjacent...
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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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Joint workshops to reduce truck roll-over crashes
Vehicle Specialist Jeff Fleury from the Transport Agency’s Southern Region Access and Use team, is to front a series of workshops about Heavy Motor Vehicle Dynamics and Safe Journeys that are aimed at...
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Improving resilience on major Dunedin road
Pictured above recently completed work on the Turnbull’s Bay section of Portobello Road in Dunedin.Recently completed work on the Turnbull’s Bay section of Portobello Road that will provide greater...
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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 ChristchurchIn February this year, theThe Transport AgencyAgency’s moved intoto new offices in the first of four...
View ArticleKoiwi protocol implemented after bones found on Waikato Expressway
Project archaeologist are on site in an area between Ralph Road and Lake Kimihia, in Huntly, where the bones, known as koiwi, were discovered yesterday (March 29).The Koiwi Discovery Protocol was...
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Common licensing feesFrom 1 July 2015 the ACC portion of your licensing fee has gone down by an average of 41% depending on your type of vehicle (this does not apply to motorcycles). For passenger...
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Environmental works
Achieving good environmental outcomes is a big part of our projects at the Transport Agency.A large portion of work on the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway involves the natural environment....
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Paengaroa cycleway opens
The full 10 kilometre cycleway runs from Bell Road to Te Tumu Road, along the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road, and follows the Te Puke Highway into the growing village of Paengaroa. It plays a vital...
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Making Waikato roads safer
Waikato has a wide variety of roads, many of which are unforgiving and leave no room for error - last year 68 people died on them, the highest regional road toll in the country. With speed a factor in...
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Largest roading project in Waikato’s history gets underway
The project includes 17 bridges, five new interchanges and walking and cycle paths, and will see a restoration strategy developed for a number of Hamilton’s gully systems.Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key...
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Asbestos removal from Maungatapu project
Removal works started in February, with approximately 3000 cubic metres of asbestos contaminated material safely discarded, more than enough to fill an Olympic size swimming pool.The Transport Agency’s...
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Bealey Bridge, Upper Waimakariri, repairs start mid-April, overnight closure...
The repairs to the Bealey Bridge and one of its abutments will take about three months to mid-July and will involve some night-time full closures.“Trucking company operators and other regular users of...
View ArticleNZ Transport Agency confirms Rotorua Eastern Arterial designation lifted
The REA designation, which encompassed land between Te Ngae Road and the edge of Lake Rotorua has been lifted. It had been in place since 1963 as a response to Rotorua’s expected growth and potential...
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