Emergency closure of Shelly Beach Road southbound off ramp from State Highway...
To minimise disruption to drivers, the closures will be timed between 9pm and 5am when traffic volumes are lighter.A signposted detour will be in place and drivers are asked to follow the signposted...
View ArticleState highway contractor health and safety update
For those who may have missed this updated Technical Advice Note (#16-11), please note that changes were made to our requirements for the health and safety of contractors and consultants working on the...
View ArticleAuthorised access to the register
Anybody may seek a special authorisation from the NZ Transport Agency to access the Motor Vehicle Register.The Transport Agency can issue an authorisation to anybody to obtain current names and...
View ArticleNew speed signs coming for Otaihanga Roundabout
The signs are designed to improve safety and reduce the risk of truck rollovers on the roundabout.Mark Owen, Regional Performance Manager, NZ Transport Agency, says the design of the roundabout is...
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50MAX permits hit 10,000
Steve Divers (right) receiving a letter acknowledging the permit milestone from Commercial Transport Manager Dermot Harris.In another example of how quickly 50MAX has become an integral part of the New...
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ATAP delivers for Freight
ATAP is a joint initiative between the Government and Auckland Council to plan a joint approach to the development of Auckland’s transport system.The Recommended Strategic Approach produced by ATAP...
View ArticlePlan ahead to avoid delays and stay safe over Labour weekend
'When you combine the higher number of cars on the road, tiredness and driving on unfamiliar roads it can create stressful driving situations which can in turn lead to mistakes,' says the Transport...
View ArticleNext steps for Opawa Bridge replacement
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that it will go ahead with a new two-lane bridge after completing an investigation into options to replace the current Opawa Bridge. The investigation identified...
View Articlere you heading away this long Labour Weekend? Know before you go!
The Hotspots map http://www.nzta.govt.nz/hotspots collates information from previous Labour Weekend journeys on the times where traffic is heaviest.The Transport Agency advises people to consider...
View ArticleTell us what you think
Thank you for your feedbackThe submission period for the Loop Road to Smeatons Hill has now closed.
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News archive
Previous project updates about the Southern Links project can be found on this page.Southern Links project update, January 2014Southern Links project update, November 2013Earlier designation...
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Thank you for your feedbackThe submission period for the Loop Road to Smeatons Hill has now closed.
View ArticleCode of practice for temporary traffic management (COPTTM): Part 8 of the...
On this pageApplicationOverview of recent changes to CoPTTMManual sectionsForms used for traffic management plansTechnical notesTrainingCoPTTM governance groupDocuments under discussionLevels of...
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Recalled Takata airbags – what you need to know
How to find out if your car is part of the Takata airbags recallThe best way to check is by contacting an official dealer for the make of your vehicle.You can also check the government’s recalls...
View ArticleChanges to intersections either side of Waterview Connection
Next Tuesday night ((25 October) a dedicated lane will open for traffic turning left from Stoddard Road onto Maioro Street and the southbound on-ramp of the Southwestern Motorway (State Highway 20)....
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Disabled Takata airbags - questions and answers
194 October 2016How many vehicles does this affect?We don’t currently have a clear indication of how many vehicles are affected but we are working closely with manufacturers, both locally and in Japan,...
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Historic Rangiriri Paa to be restored
Over 170 people gathered to see the NZ Transport Agency and Waikato-Tainui unveil plans for the symbolic restoration of the Rangiriri Paa at a ceremony at the site.The Paa site was the key landmark in...
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Key partnership enables scholarship
The Heritage Protection Scholarship was established at the start of the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway and was launched to symbolise the close partnership between the Transport Agency and...
View ArticleStandard bridge drawings
Standard bridge drawings were produced by the Public Works Department (PWD), Ministry of Works (MOW) and Ministry of Works and Development (MWD) throughout the lifetime of these organisations. Upon...
View ArticleSH1 Barters Road/Pound Road intersection upgrade
Title has changed: SH1 Barters Road/Pound Road improvementsintersection upgrade
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