It’s the final stage of the SH1 Brynderwyn Hills recovery project, and involves applying a full-width asphalt surface, reinstating lane markings and passing lanes, and returning the route to 80km/h, making journeys to and from Northland smoo… Continue reading
The bridge, over the Waiapu river, is a vital link for whānau, workers, communities and freight across the East Coast.
Cyclone Gabrielle caused serious flooding and erosion beneath the bridge, damaging the riverbank and parts of the st… Continue reading
The maintenance season over spring and summer for the Coastal Otago highway network features multiple projects focused on SH1 in the Dunedin urban area, and areas north and south of the city.
The Coastal Otago state highway network (or Netwo… Continue reading
Intersection Speed Zones improve the safety at rural intersections on high-speed roads.
They detect approaching traffic intending to turn into or out of side roads and activate an electronic variable speed limit sign to temporarily show a lo… Continue reading
From rebuilding sections of state highway to laying fresh asphalt and carrying out our regular programme of summer maintenance, the focus this summer is on keeping roads safe, efficient and reliable.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) S… Continue reading
More people working on the roads means an increased risk of accidents and injuries, so motorists are being asked to take extra care around worksites during the summer construction season.
“We understand people can get stressed travelling on … Continue reading
This work is in addition to our regular summer maintenance, which ensures the network remains safe, reliable, and fit for purpose.
This significant investment will mean you see a lot more activity out on the roads, especially during the peak… Continue reading
8 October update
The night work closure times originally planned for this work have been changed and they will now be shorter than originally scheduled. The revised times for planned night closures for State Highway 6 Whangamoa Saddle will … Continue reading
The proposal is to put in a new speed limit of 60km/h on a 0.85km stretch of SH1 alongside the Motutere Holiday Park.
Andrew Corkill, NZTA’s Director of Regional Relationships Waikato Bay of Plenty, says this follows considerable community c… Continue reading
8 October update
The night work closure times originally planned for this work have been changed and they will now be shorter than originally scheduled. The revised times for planned night closures on State highway 60 Tākaka Hill will now b… Continue reading