Illegal dumping on and alongside Bay of Plenty state highways is taking time and money away from essential state highway maintenance, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says.
People who drive at night between the West Coast and Canterbury on SH73, the Arthur’s Pass route, may face delays between Jacksons and Kumara from Sunday night, 6 December, until Saturday night, 12 December.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is about to start geotechnical surveys on State Highway 16 to inform the design of safety improvements along the road corridor between Brigham Creek and Kumeū.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says State Highway 1 through the Mangamuka Gorge will open with a single lane for light vehicles and camper vans on December 18, a week before Christmas.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to be prepared for heavy rain to cause surface flooding and slips on the state highway network through the lower North Island this evening.
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Aucklanders are invited to have their say on a series of future transport plans aiming to improve access and transport choices for new growth areas in the northwest.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is tendering for new highway pull-over areas in the South Island’s Mackenzie Basin alongside improvements to existing stopping places. This project, which combines safety with enhancing the visitor driver experience, is being funded through the regional package of the NZ Upgrade Programme, with a $5 million budget overall.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has officially marked the completion of the Ōpaoa River Bridge project in Wairau/Blenheim with the blessing and unveiling of a spectacular pou whenua, alongside the opening of the new walking and cycling facilities on the historic Opawa Bridge.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises road maintenance works will take place at various locations over the next three weeks on State Highway 2, from Monday 30 November.
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 next week. This work is part of the Eastern Corridor Stage One project.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises resurfacing works will take place on State Highway 5/Fairy Springs Road, at the Cochrane Street intersection, this Sunday 29 November.
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, 4 December 2020.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that Waitaukakari Bridge on State Highway 35, south of Hicks Bay, will undergo essential resurfacing works from Tuesday 1 December which could cause delays of up to two hours.
Aspiring Highways, on behalf of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, is part way through their summer reseal programme. After completing sections of SH85 (Alexandra to Kyeburn) and parts of SH6 near Luggate and Albert Town, the reseal team is now moving south.