The first convoys including visitor buses into Milford Sound Piopiotahi since the torrential rain of just over a fortnight ago have gone smoothly today in misty conditions, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Milford Road Alliance Manager Kevin Thompson.
Early detection of possible brake maintenance issues in heavy vehicles is at the forefront of a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency change to the vehicle inspection requirements manual (VIRM) for Certificate of Fitness (CoF) inspectors.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reminds motorists that the Wairoa River Bridge on State Highway 2 will be closed overnight on Monday, 24 February, from 10.30pm-5.30am.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises SH25 will be closed overnight between Golden Valley Road north of Waihī and Whiritoa Beach Road on Thursday 27 February for road resurfacing.
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 28 February 2020. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Te Aitanga a Mahaki yesterday celebrated the unveiling of Hinetapuarau, a seven-metre-tall steel pou installed at the State Highway 2/Te Wera Road intersection just north of Matawai.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 Karangahake Gorge will be closed between 8pm and 5am on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February for road resurfacing.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises additional resealing work will take place on State Highway 2 between Plummers Point Road and Barrett Road overnight tonight (Thursday 20 February).
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency looks forward to reconnecting Milford Sound Piopiotahi for tourist bus travellers alongside essential service vehicles from this Friday.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s largest programme of state highway repairs and renewals is currently underway, which means stop/go operators are a common sight throughout Gisborne.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that motorists should expect delays on State Highway 50 around Breakwater Road Port Gate 3 while repair work is underway, starting Monday 24 February.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that overnight maintenance work will begin next week on State Highway 51 at the Hyderabad Road and Georges Drive intersection, and on State Highway 50 at the Prebensen Drive roundabout.