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View ArticleSH2 Waimana Gorge remains closed following slip, expected to reopen to one...
The highway, which links Taneatua and Opotiki has been closed at Waimana since 3.30am yesterday (Monday August 8) when a large amount of rocks and other material came down following heavy rain.The...
View ArticleUpdate on Central North Island roads - 4.15pm update
“While we have made the decision that the road will remain open overnight, we strongly advise that people only travel on the route after 5.30pm if absolutely necessary, as we are still expecting cold...
View ArticleUpdate on Central North Island roads – 10.30am update
“Drivers need to be aware that there are still contractors on the road, so will need to drive carefully. Drivers should also keep moving while on the road, and not stop unless necessary. While the...
View ArticleOur organisation
Who we areThe NZ Transport Agency is a Crown entity governed by a statutory board.We are made up of highly experienced people drawn from an expansive range of skills, including planners and policy...
View ArticleState Highway 16 closed between Kaukapakapa and Wellsford
Southbound traffic is currently being turned around.Other potential diversion routes including Woodcocks Road are also affected by flooding.Motorists are advised to delay their travel and avoid the...
View ArticleChristchurch Northern Arterial
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View ArticleProject background
Title has changed: Project backgroundProject background The northern access into Christchurch is already under pressure and this will only increase as the region grows. How does this project fit into...
View ArticleRaumati Straights Upgrade
Raumati Straights Upgrade – January to October 2016A smoother connection is on its way.The Raumati Straights Upgrade involves nine months of roadworks on 2km of State Highway 1 between Paekakariki and...
View ArticleTe Kowhai Road intersection with SH1 to close temporarily
From the week starting Monday 15 August, access to and from Te Kowhai and Gary Roads will be via Peka Peka Road rather than directly off State Highway 1. The alternative route is expected to be in...
View ArticleCycling Network Guidance - Now Live
The new online Cycling Network Guidance was launched in July at the 2 Walk and Cycle conference following extensive trialling. This smart tool will enable safer cycling networks to be planned, designed...
View ArticleQuay St cycle counter clicks over 12,000
The Quay St cycleway is the first cycleway in Auckland to have an electronic counter showing the number of users and was opened on 8 July by Prime Minister John Key, Transport Minister Simon Bridges...
View ArticleSH25 just south of Coromandel township closed to heavy vehicles due to an...
The slip, below the highway, occurred at approximately 4pm yesterday. One lane of the road is currently closed and stop/go traffic management is in place.Geotechnical experts are assessing the site...
View ArticleUpdate on road conditions in north Auckland and Northland
Four roads remain closed. These are Pakiri Road and Whangaripo Valley Road. Both are being assessed now to determine if they can be opened. Falls Road in Warkworth and Wayby Valley Road in Wellsford...
View ArticleBridge beams lifted into place at Haywards Interchange, Upper Hutt
The construction team will be placing the 32 metre, 70 tonne beams from 10pm, to form the first of two traffic bridges across the highway. The second bridge will be formed in late August or early...
View ArticleMajor state highway programmes
We manage a number of major asset improvement and asset management projects for New Zealand’s state highway network. This page details the programmes and provides information about upcoming...
View ArticleOur board
The Chief Executive of the NZ Transport Agency reports to the NZ Transport Agency Board. The board is appointed by the Minister of Transport and is responsible for making independent decisions on...
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