Following a series of recent closures due to snowfall, the MetService says a front moving northward tomorrow (Tuesday) over the South Island will drop the snow level to around 600-700m in the south of the island and to around 800m in central… Continue reading
Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Alliance Manager, says State Highway 2 through the Hutt Valley will have nighttime resurfacing works underway from mid-September to late October.
“Our crews will be resurfacing sections of State Highway 2, at nig… Continue reading
The proposal would reduce the current 80km/h speed limit on the 0.9km stretch of State Highway 3 (Devon Road) from north of Vickers Road to east of the Egmont Road intersection. This change would extend the existing 60km/h zone further north… Continue reading
Following a closure this morning of State Highway 7/Lewis Pass because of snow, further snowfalls are expected to affect SH7 at least through until Monday, according to forecasts supplied to New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
T… Continue reading
Safety upgrades for the SH2/Moonshine Road intersection were confirmed by the Minister of Transport in July.
SH2 Riverstone Terraces safety upgrades
The upgrades will see new traffic lights installed at the intersection to reduce crash risk,… Continue reading
Rob Service, System Manager Nelson/Tasman says with multiple parts of the state highway network needing repairs following the winter floods, contractors are seeing some unsafe behaviour from people driving through road works.
“We completely … Continue reading
Susan Collins, Regional Manager of System Design for NZTA is encouraging anyone intending to make a submission to do so before the deadline.
“We’re committed to hearing from the community and value your input as part of this important … Continue reading
A high tensile steel mesh will be anchored to the headscarp/crest of the slope at the slip site near Riordons Creek, between Hanmer Springs and Springs Junction. A slip at the site in June reduced the highway down to one lane with traffic si… Continue reading
“It’s going to be a buzzing week across the city,” says Simon Sinclair, Bay of Plenty Journey Manager at NZTA. “We’re asking everyone to allow extra time for travel and check our Journey Planner for real-time updates before heading out…. Continue reading
Under the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024 (the Rule), NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is proposing changes to speed limits on some sections of state highway. Speed management reviews must take into consideration safety, technical, c… Continue reading