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People can expect to see lots of construction if they’re travelling on State Highway 1 between Porirua and Johnsonville throughout August and September, as work continues to make Wellington’s motorway network easier to use and more responsive.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 3 in Te Awamutu will be closed overnight between Racecourse Road and Benson Road this Thursday 12 August, from 9pm to 5am, to allow for a pedestrian footbridge to be installed over the Mangapiko Stream.
The people of Tairua rely on safe access over waterways to stay connected and for the community to thrive. That’s why Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is starting construction of a footbridge this week so walkers and cyclists can safely cross Graham’s Stream.
Motorists are being encouraged to delay their travel where possible as state highways throughout the Central North Island remain closed this morning due to snow and ice.
UPDATE: SH1 Waiouru to Rangipo (Desert Road) is closed again due to snow and ice. Waka Kotahi will continue to provide updates on Facebook, Twitter and the Journey Planner.
The Porters Pass/Arthur’s Pass SH73 route linking Canterbury and the West Coast and the Lewis Pass route, SH7, linking Canterbury to Nelson and the West Coast have reopened.
Recent rockfalls at a site south of Kaikōura will require a lane drop this week for crews to remove rock and resume the safety remediation work underway there.
The Porters Pass/Arthur’s Pass SH73 route linking Canterbury and the West Coast and the Lewis Pass route, SH7, will be reviewed at lunchtime today, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Stop. Look for trains. Stay alive. New Zealand Police and Waka Kotahi are urging New Zealanders to heed a potentially life-saving ‘wake-up call’ highlighting the risks of railway level crossing crashes.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists in the Wellington region to take extra care on the roads over the next couple of days due to challenging weather conditions.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises there will be multiple worksites on state highways across East Waikato and Coromandel next week as part of routine maintenance.
South Island drivers should check the MetService web pages if travelling late in the day on alpine passes and across the top of the South Island this weekend, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists to plan for delays of up to one hour if travelling on State Highway 3 over Mt Messenger from Monday (9 August) until Friday (13 August) next week.
