Modifying your vehicle
Any changes you make to your vehicle must not put you or others at increased risk when you’re on the road. That’s why any modifications you do make may need a low volume vehicle (LVV) certification to...
View ArticleMake your last long weekend getaway this summer safe and delay free
Motorways and roads are expected to be very busy this Waitangi Weekend as people soak up the last opportunity to head out of town for an extended weekend, and all motorists are asked to play their part...
View ArticleTraffic & construction news
Between Watson and Hobson StreetsChanges to the Watson Street intersectionWe’ve nearly finished installing street lights and cabling between Watson and Hobson Streets. If you are walking in this area...
View ArticleBuilding our smart motorway
Ngauranga to Aotea Quay upgrade progressThis page is where you’ll find the latest progress updates for the Ngauranga to Aotea upgrade project.Work is now underway to create New Zealand’s first ever...
View ArticleAlice’s ‘heart’ makes last New Zealand journey
With the help of dozens of support vehicles and their crews, the 270 tonne main drive was moved overnight this week from the Waterview Connection’s Owairaka site to the Ports of Auckland.Because of...
View ArticleTraffic notices
5 February – 11 February Southern Corridor Improvements ProjectWelcome to the traffic bulletin for the week29 January – 4 FebruaryTraffic bulletins provide a brief overview of likely traffic...
View ArticleLand Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment (2016)
The Transport Agency has released this proposed amendment Rule, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, for public consultation. Consultation closed on 21 December 2015.The aim of this proposed...
View ArticleStandard drawings
These NZ Transport Agency standard drawings have been developed in response to particular site constraints to assist designers in achieving safe road safety barrier designs. Most relate to information...
View ArticleCommunity Road Safety Fund
Our Community Road Safety Fund works with other organisations to support community-based road safety initiatives. It evolved from the Road Safety Trust, a former Crown-established charitable trust,...
View ArticleToll roads
Pay a tollLog in to my accountPay a noticeCreate an accountNorthern Gateway Toll IncreaseOn the 29 November 2015 toll prices on the Northern Gateway Toll Road were increased to $2.30 for cars,...
View ArticleHuntly detour for south-bound SH1 travellers from February 21
Contractors will be repairing the road surface in the northbound lanes, and carrying out other roadworks on a stretch of highway alongside the Waikato River in Huntly, known locally as Boatie...
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 ArticleCarpooling
CarpoolingThe NZ Transport Agency has developed a number of resources to assist you with promotion of your carpool scheme. Artwork for the following resources can be downloaded below.All resources...
View ArticleSpecification and guidelines for road lighting design
M30 specificationSpecification and guidelines for road lighting designAccepted luminairesList of M30 accepted luminaires (as at 23 December 2015)M30 luminaire acceptance process (as at 31 August...
View ArticleServicing
Regular vehicle maintenance is sound business practice that ensures vehicles use fuel efficiently and prevents avoidable and costly breakdowns.While routine maintenance is straightforward, this section...
View ArticleNew station to better connect public transport
Work has started today on the construction of the new Manukau Bus Station which when completed will be at the heart of a new public transport network for south Auckland. The new connected network is...
View ArticleWaikato and Bay of Plenty road works February 12 – February 17
Transport Agency work crews are out in force at the moment, making the most of the warmer, dryer weather over summer to make highways safer, and progress major projects.Drivers are likely to encounter...
View ArticleOvernight motorway closures 14 – 20 February 2016
For daily updated closure information click here.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Northbound lanes between Greville Road off ramp and Oteha Valley Road on ramp, 14 February (approx 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)Greville...
View ArticleSafety work means diversion for Victoria Park Tunnel traffic
The NZ Transport Agency says traffic which usually uses the tunnel will still be able to move through the city via a diversion route from Nelson Street to the SH1 on ramp at Fanshawe Street.The...
View ArticleNorth of Levin
North of LevinWe have developed a package of proposed improvements for the existing State Highway 1 between Levin and the Whirokino Trestle to address this part of the Otaki to north of Levin...
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