HPMV permit questions & answers
What are the possible high productivity motor vehicle (HPMV) combinations available to me?The allowed vehicle combinations are:a standard vehicle combination operating on a higher mass HPMV permit...
View ArticleAuckland overnight motorway closures 19–25 February 2017
For daily updated closure information click here.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Oteha Valley Road southbound on ramp, 20 FebruaryGreville Road northbound on ramp, 23 FebruaryGreville Road southbound off ramp,...
View ArticleSerious road crash Morven, north of Waitaki River, highway closure expected...
The detour route is shown below – Old Ferry Road and Glenavy Tawai RoadThe Police Serious Crash Unit is attending.The highway is not expected to be open until at least mid-afternoon or later, says NZ...
View ArticleWairarapa maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wairarapa regionWell-maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we know that...
View ArticleWellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington and Kāpiti regionsWell-maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible,...
View ArticleBiodiversity case studies and research
Case studiesWe have developed a number of case studies to demonstrate how ecological principles and practices have been applied to individual transportation projects. These case studies are a way of...
View ArticleTraffic Notices
Traffic notice for the week 17 -23 February 2017week 10 -16 February 2017Traffic notices provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions for the following week. Full closures are also advertised...
View ArticleAuckland Electric Vehicles Trial Bylaw
The NZ Transport Agency is looking at the viability of allowing electric vehicles access to special vehicle lanes on the State highway network. This work supports the Government’s package to encourage...
View ArticlePublications
Petone to Grenada - preferred option [PDF, 1.8 MB]Petone to Grenada Assessment of Alternative RoutesPetone to Grenada chronology of reports and decisions - 9 June 2015Petone to Grenada strategic...
View ArticleSouth Canterbury, Morven crash update: highway closure extended
The detour route is shown above – Old Ferry Road and Glenavy Tawai Road.The detour route is sealed and suitable for heavy vehicles, via Old Ferry Road and Glenavy Tawai Road, just north of the Waitaki...
View ArticlePeople urged to take extra care as heavy rain hits
Title has changed:Update at 4.53pm: MetService has lifted thePeople urged to take extra care asheavy rain warning for Bay of PlentyhitsThere is currently a severe weather warning in place for the Bay...
View ArticleRimutaka Hill Road closed due to diesel spill
Motorists are advised to delay travel and check for updates on the road conditions via 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/roadclosures/160815twitter.com/NZTAWgtn...
View ArticleRimutaka Hill Road open following diesel spill
Contractors have cleared the spill, but motorists are advised to exercise caution as the road may still be slippery, and with more wet weather forecast, motorists should continue to take extra care. We...
View ArticleStructure and membership
REG members volunteer their time and come from rural, provincial and metropolitan local authorities, Local Government NZ, and the NZ Transport Agency. Membership revolves annually, and those wishing to...
View ArticleFor people who cycle
Whether it’s to get you to work or school, for recreation or to experience New Zealand’s scenery, cycling is a fun, affordable and healthy way to travel. Working with our partners, we’re committed to...
View ArticleLocal Legends
Drink-driving continues to be a major problem on New Zealand roads. Last year, 71 people died in alcohol-related crashes and 413 people were seriously injured. Young drivers are also still...
View ArticleRamp signals at Waterview one way of optimising traffic flows across motorway...
Ramp signals similar to those already operating where State Highway 20 joins State Highway 1 will help to regulate traffic flow on both ramps leading in the Waterview Tunnel and the east-bound ramp out...
View ArticlePeople asked to avoid travelling on State Highway 3 near Awakino
A serious crash about 5 kilometres north of the Awakino Tunnel has closed the road.The road could be closed for up to four hours.The NZ Transport Agency says the best way around the crash site for all...
View ArticleHarnessing the power of engagement
The Speed Management GuideThe Speed Management Guide (the Guide) introduces a national framework to help you, the Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs), make informed, accurate and consistent speed...
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