The NZ Transport Agency will start roundabout metering at the SH2 Elizabeth Street roundabout from this Thursday, to help improve the southbound traffic flow on Takitimu Drive in the morning peak.
The NZ Transport Agency says South Westland’s Waiho River Bailey bridge should be ready to open this Friday, 12 April. The exact time cannot be confirmed until later this week.
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists there will be overnight resurfacing work starting on SH29A between Takitimu Drive and Barkes Corner this Sunday 7 April.
Following an ongoing investigation into ex-heavy vehicle specialist certifier Patrick Chu of Transport and Structure Limited, the NZ Transport Agency has immediately revoked the certifications of around 300 drawbars and drawbeams on heavy vehicles and trailers.
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 12 April 2019. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.
The NZ Transport Agency is continuing to make State Highway 2 safer between Waipawa and Waipukurau, with safety improvement work beginning on the section this month.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and construction company Downer are working together to help rebuild South Westland’s Waiho River Bailey bridge, washed away by rock-filled floodwaters last week, says NZ Transport Agency System Manager, Pete Connors.
The first stage of safety improvements to State Highway 3 (SH3) between Waitara and Bell Block, with the removal of the northbound passing lane between Mahoetahi Road and Raleigh Street are now complete.