Official Information Act (OIA) responses
Our recent responses to Official Information Act (OIA) requests from media organisations. Road worksResponded: 5 May 2016 Requested: NZ HeraldResponse Crash data following lowering of the speed limit...
View ArticleHave your say on proposed new SH1 bridge over Opawa River
NZ Transport Agency regional director Raewyn Bleakley says the Transport Agency will be gathering public feedback from today through to Thursday 9 June on this preferred option. The new 10.8m wide,...
View ArticleFlooding closes State Highway north of Westport, Hector to Little Wanganui
State Highway 67 has been closed from Hector to Little Wanganui/ Lamplough and a manned road block is in place until 10 pm tonight when it will be reassessed, said NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager...
View ArticleTraffic control devices manual (TCD manual)
Traffic control devices manualThe planned structure of the Traffic control devices manual comprises 15 documents (3 specifications, 10 parts, a glossary and a list of references) and is shown in the...
View ArticleSign Specifications
Page under constructionWe are currently rebuilding this section. If you are having difficulty locating any signs on this site, please contact us .All traffic signs installed on or near a road must be...
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Dead on their feet
Driver fatigueBeing fatigued significantly increases the risk of a crash. It makes us less aware of what is happening on the road and impairs our ability to respond quickly and safely if a dangerous...
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Highway reopens to one lane south of Karamea, Buller, high wind warnings...
The highway between Hector, north of Westport, and Karamea is again open to traffic but down to one lane after heavy rain caused flooding and debris washouts in several places last night. The road...
View ArticleNoise screening tool
Road-traffic noise screening toolThe road-traffic noise standard, NZS 6806, only requires mitigation to be considered in clearly defined circumstances. The purpose of this screening tool is to identify...
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Cables connected on Waterview’s Hendon Footbridge
The 39 hangers are fitted between the sculptured arch and the deck. They support 77 metres of the main span where it crosses the Southwestern Motorway (State Highway 20). “The installation of the...
View ArticleAir quality map
This interactive map shows background air quality concentrations across New Zealand for two key pollutants – PM 10 and NO 2 . The values shown exclude the contribution of nearby roadways and can be...
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High winds, driving update South Island, 2pm, 12 May 2016
These include State Highway 7, the Lewis Pass between Springs Junction and the Hanmer turnoff, State Highway 1 Kaikoura to Blenheim, State Highway 73 Springfield to Arthur’s Pass, State Highway 80...
View ArticlePost-implementation reviews
The NZ Transport Agency conducts post-implementation reviews every year on a small sample of completed projects or packages that it has invested in.The reviews are not drawn from a statistically...
View ArticleHeavy vehicles
MIA list – contacts for compliance informationA statement of compliance from one of the following New Zealand Motor Industry Association (MIA) authorised manufacturer's representatives may be...
View ArticleChristchurch to Arthur’s Pass, SH73 closed at Springfield due to high winds –...
“We apologise to road users for this inconvenience but safety is a priority and while the winds stay extreme, this is a short term protection,” said Lee Wright, Transport Agency Journey Manager.“We...
View ArticleGeneral Circulars
General Circulars16/022015-18 NLTP Year-end Procedures for 2015/2016 6 May 2016 No.TitleIssued16/01Policy on fare increases to contain SuperGold free off-peak travel card scheme costs 7 Apr...
View ArticleHigh winds and rain continue to affect roads across the South Island
Check the Traffic and Travel maps http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic on the Transport Agency web for updates. Black spots show the highway closures. Many other roads may have debris or small rock falls...
View ArticleCycling resources and research
Latest researchMaking cycling a safer and more attractive transport choice is a key priority for the Transport Agency and we are committed to improving the safety of people who cycle and to encourage...
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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) , the Alliance will work with...
View ArticleSafety improvements being investigated on SH2 between Pokenoto Mangatarata
Title has changed: Safety improvements being investigated on SH2 between Pokeno toPokenotoMangatarata
View ArticleState Highway 1 Dome Valley closed in both directions
Transport Agency contractors as well as emergency services are on the scene of the crash, about 7km south of Wellsford but it’s expected to be some time before the road is open again.Detours are now in...
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