The NZ Transport Agency has welcomed news that rail services are likely to be back to normal tomorrow, spelling an end to the severe congestion that has affected Wellington in recent days.
Wellingtonians have proved an adaptive bunch, and the NZ Transport Agency is thanking the public for making changes to their usual travel plans this morning to help manage congestion levels.
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists to plan ahead for likely delays on Wellington's highway network this week due to continued disruption to train services following last week's ferocious storm.
The NZ Transport Agency says people should be alert to temporary speed restrictions and changes in driving conditions for safe travel as a busy schedule of state highway improvements and repairs continues in Northland.
The road to Milford Sound re-opened at noon today, with confirmation this morning that the blast site of an unstable section of rock above the western entrance to the Homer Tunnel on 14 June show is now stable enough to allow traffic through the tunnel.
The NZ Transport Agency says all highways in the Wellington region are open, but the agency is urging motorists to take extreme care after the Capital's batterng from wild weather last night, and to prepare for likely delays.
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, 28 June.
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is urging drivers to take care as the winter storm moves towards the Central North island, with icy road conditions and snow falls expected in the area from tomorrow (Thursday).
Cold. wet weather is expected to converge on Wellington in the next 24 hours, and the NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to plan their journeys to ensure they keep safe and leave enough time for travel.
The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers there will be day time work on Puhinui Road (State Highway 20B) starting on Monday (24 June), which will have an impact on travel to and from Auckland International Airport.
Drivers who normally use 15th Avenue/ State highway 2A are advised to use alternative roads or expect some delays as road repairs will be undertaken from this Saturday (22 June) over the next couple of weeks, says the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
Trials are being set-up throughout Christchurch to look at ways of improving traffic management around road works sites to help reduce motorist delays and minimise driver frustration.
A better transport future for Wellington City is a step closer, with details released today of a comprehensive package of transport infrastructure proposals that will make getting around the city easier for everyone.
A future Bus Rapid Transit system through central Wellington has been found to have the most benefits of three possible options, according to the final report of the Wellington Public Transport Spine Study.