Backing to lower highway speeds in Queenstown’s Frankton area
Feedback on the proposal closed on 28 March. Just over 170 submissions were received with the majority in favour of a lower speed limit. Current crash figures for 2011–2016 on this 2.3 km section of...
View ArticleSH25 Ruamahunga slip re-opens to single lane
Geotechnical engineers have been on the site of the Ruamahunga slip on the Thames-Coast Road (State Highway 25) since this morning, and have identified a larger slip behind the original one. While the...
View ArticleApplication for RUC rate for a specialist permitted heavy vehicle
Use this application form if you are applying for a special heavy RUC rate for one of the following permitted specialist vehicles:Bus.Concrete mixer. Rubbish truck. Groundspreader truck.To use this...
View ArticleVariable speed limit on State Highway 1 at Moeraki, Waitaki District, favoured
It would apply 170 metres either side of the Moeraki Boulders Road and is designed to increase safety at this busy rural highway intersection.A safety assessment at this site was carried out by the NZ...
View ArticleReverse sensitivity buffer and effects areas
We have prepared a map of the state highway network across New Zealand showing buffer and effects areas, as defined in the Guide to the management of effects on noise sensitive land use near to the...
View ArticleReverse sensitivity plan provisions
We have collated information about reverse sensitivity rules within operative district plans and display this on the following map. For current information and district plan rules it is recommended...
View ArticleTake care on the roads during severe weather event
“The MetService is warning of strong winds and heavy rain for most of the North Island from Thursday onwards. This will coincide with when many people are planning to travel over the Easter break,”...
View ArticleStay safe on the roads during severe weather event
Transport Agency contractors have prepared for the severe weather event by checking all flood prone areas and ensuring the availability of extra staff.Transport Agency Highways Manager, Niclas...
View ArticleWellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington and Kāpiti regionsWell-maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible,...
View ArticleWairarapa maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wairarapa regionWell-maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we know that...
View ArticleTraffic to start using new Haywards Interchange from this weekend
The $43 million project is now due for completion in July after wet weather delayed some sealing and marking activities. In order to finish the last stages of construction, motorists will be moved onto...
View ArticleHoliday Hotspots
Plan your holiday journeys in advance with the help of our interactive Holiday Hotspots maps and PDFs and make travelling safer and more enjoyable for everyone.Every holiday period and long weekend we...
View ArticleMake a submission
Your comments are sought on proposed changes to speed limits on the Picton to Christchurch alternate state highway route.Submissions close at 5pm on May 3 2017 .Picton to Christchurch alternate route...
View ArticleSH1 Mangamuka Gorge now open to one lane
Contractors are continuing to clear the slip.The usual detour route of State Highway 10 through Kaeo is also closed due to flooding.High tide was at 9am and water levels are starting to recede.The...
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Disaggregated crash data
These crash data are presented in a comma separated value ‘.csv’ file to enable open use. These files replace the .csv files that were removed from our website while we ensured we are appropriately...
View ArticleAuckland overnight motorway closures 15 – 22 April 2017
For daily updated closure information click here.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Northbound lanes between Upper Harbour Highway off ramp and Greville Road on ramp, 19 April (approx 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)Upper...
View ArticlePlanning for future of Hill Street intersection brought forward
Up to $2million has been set aside to investigate and design changes to the intersection.The Transport Agency is working closely with Auckland Transport to work through designs that have been developed...
View ArticleNorthland state highway update
One lane is now open through the Mangamuka Gorge State Highway 1 south of Kaitaia.Contractors are continuing to clear the slip.The Transport Agency is advising people to take extra care on the roads.
View ArticleTell us what you think
TheThis current consultation closed in January 2017.has now closed. Thank you to all whothat participated.UpdateWhat happens next?We have reviewed the consultationwill review your feedback and...
View ArticleEnabling a nationwide network of public charging infrastructure
The Transport Agency believes it is important that electric vehicle drivers feel confident to roam across New Zealand’s state highways.In April 2017, we set a vision for:Nationwide coverage of fast/...
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