There are widespread winter conditions across much of the South Island/ Te Wai Pounamu this morning. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency urges people to take extra care if they need to travel and be prepared.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging motorists to expect winter driving conditions on State Highway 1/Desert Road and State Highway 5 Napier-Taupo Road overnight and tomorrow.
Waka Kotahi is seeking public feedback on speed limit proposals for State Highway 1 (SH1) and the surrounding road network, ahead of the Transmission Gully motorway opening.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises roading repair work will take place at the western approach to the Whakatane Landing Bridge on State Highway 30 on the night of Sunday 27 June.
The Waikato Expressway, which currently finishes south of Cambridge, is one step closer to being extended to Piarere after the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Board endorsed the business case.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises multiple worksites are active on State Highway 30/ Te Ngae Road, between Sala Street and Iles Road, in Rotorua this week, as part of the Eastern Corridor Stage One project.
State Highway 2 will be closed between Bayfair roundabout and Te Maunga intersection during the first weekend of July to enable construction of the second of Bay Link’s three bridges.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 2 July 2021. Please note this traffic bulletin is updated every Friday.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises road users will see traffic management along a seven-kilometre section of State Highway 1 at Ōhinewai from Monday (28 June) for approximately six weeks while important safety improvements are undertaken.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises resurfacing work will take place on the slip lane to the Takitimu Drive Toll Road (joining State Highway 29 from State Highway 2) overnight on Tuesday (29 June).
Following the completion of the new Manawatū River Bridge and Whirokino Trestle, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will proceed with plans to demolish the old bridge.