Tag Archives: New Zealand Transport Agency

NZTA Carrying Out Highway Aftershock Safety Tests

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is continuing to safety check bridges and infrastructure on Canterbury State Highways as aftershocks continue to rock the region following Saturday’s huge earthquake.

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NZTA Thanks All Aucklanders for Vital Role

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) would like to thank all Aucklanders for their patience, and in particular their support, over the weekend’s successful ‘Southbound Switch’. For the provision of a viable alternative travel … Continue reading →

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NZTA Warns of High Tide Flood Risk

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency Road users are reminded by the NZ Transport Agency that there is a risk of flooding on a section of the Northwestern Motorway [State Highway 16] because of unusually high tides in the … Continue reading →

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Canterbury State Highway Network Update

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZTA is continuing to assess the impact of yesterday’s earthquake on the state highway network in Canterbury. State highway 74 in Christchurch city is closed between Breezes Road and Metro Place, due … Continue reading →

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Auckland: Southern Motorway Now Open

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency has re-opened the Southern Motorway (SH1), and southbound traffic is now moving freely across the first half of the new Newmarket Viaduct.

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Auckland: Southern Motorway to Re-Open Early

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZTA advises that the southbound lanes of the Southern Motorway will reopen ahead of schedule today. The process of lifting the motorway closure is expected to commence over the next 2 hours, … Continue reading →

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The NZ Transport Agency Has Begun Assessing Roads

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency While initial inspections show that the region’s highways appear to have held up well, NZTA Canterbury State Highways Operations Manager Peter Connors says it could be several weeks before the full extent of … Continue reading →

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SH35 Maraenui Hill Diversion Update

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The Maraenui Bluff slip which closed State Highway 35, 30 kilometres east of Opotiki continues to move slowly, reports the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).

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New Waterfront Playground for Onehunga

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency A $28 million funding agreement signed today by Auckland City Council and the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will help enable the transformation of the tidal Onehunga foreshore into beach and parkland for the … Continue reading →

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Canterbury Road Fatalities at a 10 Year Low

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The 32 road crash deaths in Canterbury last year is the lowest in a decade and a significant reduction on the 48 people who died on the regions roads in 2008.

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Auckland’s Newest Motorway Opened

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency’s newest motorway, connecting the Southern [SH1] and Southwestern [SH20] Motorways at Manukau City, was officially opened today by the Minister of Transport, Hon Steven Joyce.

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SH2 Horokiwi Slip Repairs Northbound Lane Closure

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises motorists heading north on State Highway 2 one lane in the vicinity of Horokiwi will be closed for four nights from Sunday 29 August to Wednesday 1 … Continue reading →

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Limited Access Through SH35 Maraenui Hill

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is working hard to provide vechile access through the Maraenui Hill slip area on State Highway 35, approximately 32km east of Opotiki.

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NZ Transport Agency – Auckland Motorways

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 8pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the … Continue reading →

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Law Change to Restrict Access to Personal Details

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency Legislation coming into force next year will significantly restrict access to personal details held on the Motor Vehicle Register (MVR).

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SH35 Maraenui Hill to Remain Closed

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that State Highway 35 will remain closed at Maraenui Hill, approximately 32km east of Opotiki, until further notice.

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NZTA Closing Busy Wellington Motorway on-Ramp

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency Motorists are being reminded by the NZ Transport Agency that the Wellington Street motorway on-ramp will close next Monday, 23 August, for three months until the end of November for necessary work on … Continue reading →

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Emergency Closure of SH16 (Port) Tonight

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise motorist that SH16 from the Port up Grafton Gully will be closed tonight , Wednesday 18 August, for emergency works.

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Walk the New Motorway in Manukau

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is holding a community open day on Saturday 28 August to preview the new SH20-1 Manukau Extension motorway, as part of the Western Ring Route. The public are invited … Continue reading →

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New Route Takes Cyclists Up and Over

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency Cyclists using Hobsonville Road and the Upper Harbour Bridge will notice changes to their daily route from Friday 20 August, as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s SH18 Hobsonville Deviation motorway project.

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Onstage Ad a First for Road Safety Campaign

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency In a New Zealand first, actors at Wellington’s Downstage Theatre will be performing an on-stage safe driving advertisement to raise awareness about the risks of driver fatigue.

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On-Ramp Closure Effects Wider Than Wellington St

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that a three-month closure of the Wellington Street motorway on ramp will affect all traffic between the CBD and the North Shore.

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Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels – Closure Extended

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise motorists the maintenance work currently underway on the twin tunnels at Johnstone’s Hill has been extend to take advantage of good working conditions and low traffic … Continue reading →

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SH1 Aotea Quay Ramp Closures

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises motorists heading south on State Highway 1 that the motorway off- ramp down onto Aotea Quay will be closed each night from Wednesday 11 August until Monday … Continue reading →

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Southern Motorway Closure, Sept 4 – 5 2010

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Scoop Media

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency The Southbound lanes of the Southern Motorway (SH1) will be closed for a maximum of 36 hours from 5pm Saturday September 4 between Gillies Ave and Greenlane. The closure is required to open … Continue reading →

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