World first innovation finishes its job at Waterview
The final section of the culvert gantry has been removed from the tunnel it was helping to build, which marks the end of the process to demobilise the Tunnel Boring Machine.The culvert gantry was...
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People on bikes
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View ArticleHigh voltage cable work will affect traffic signals at Kawarau Falls Bridge...
Pedestrians crossing Kawarau Road may find the pedestrian signals are not working and will need to take care crossing without the benefit of lights. Aurora Energy needs to relocate its high voltage...
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Benefits of investing in cycling
IntroductionBenefits of investing in cycling in New Zealand communities provides information about the key benefits of investing in cycling, for councils, communities and individuals.The benefits...
View ArticleNgaruawahia detour for travellers during Waikato Expressway roadworks
From 7am on Monday March 7 southbound traffic will be detoured on to the old SH1 route through Ngaruawahia, joining the expressway at the Horotiu interchange.The detour will be signposted and is...
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State highway traffic volumes monthly reports 2008–15
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View ArticleState Highway 1 reopens south of Kaikoura after fatality crash by 9 pm
A double fatality crash on the Hundalees this afternoon closed the highway.The crash occurred 8 km north of the Conway River and 5 km southwest of Oaro thisafternoon. The Police Serious Crash Unit...
View ArticleTrade plates
Businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, repair and maintenance of vehicles often need to move vehicles when they are unregistered. These businesses can apply to use trade plates. Who can use...
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Motorists urged to plan ahead for St Lukes Rd westbound off-ramp closure
The westbound off-ramp will be closed from 10pm Friday 4 March to 5am Monday 7 March so the existing off-ramp can be safely rebuilt and widened.The widened off-ramp will create an extra right turning...
View ArticleWellington’s smart motorway hitting the home stretch – final closures and...
Transport Agency Wellington highway manager Neil Walker says that past closures have gone smoothly, and motorists should expect only minimal disruption if they plan ahead and follow all signage.The...
View ArticleMajor roadworks on SH30A Rotorua this weekend: expect delays
NZ Transport Agency contractors will be resealing a stretch of SH30A (Amohau Street and Te Ngae Road), between Fenton Street and Sala Street from 7pm Friday March 4 until Sunday March 6.The work will...
View ArticleHeavy vehicles
MIA list – contacts for compliance informationA statement of compliance from one of the following New Zealand Motor Industry Association (MIA) authorised manufacturer's representatives may be...
View ArticleCase studies – projects
As case studies are developed and presented to the sector, we’ll load them here to make them easily accessible for road controlling authorities.Case studies on specific projects that are developed and...
View ArticleRoad closure information
Wellington motorway closures – March and April 2016There will be more closures of motorways in Wellington during March and April.We’re installing more smart equipment - cross-motorway gantries (the...
View ArticleLight vehicles
MIA list – contacts for compliance informationA statement of compliance from one of the following New Zealand Motor Industry Association (MIA) authorised manufacturer's representatives may be...
View ArticleSection of SH36 between Tauranga and Rotorua is CLOSED after crash
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash and a detour is in place via Western Road and State Highway 5 (SH5) for southbound traffic. Northbound traffic is being detoured via SH5.Traffic is...
View ArticleTransport for new north western Auckland housing
The public have a unique opportunity to help set the direction for the transport needed during the next 30 years for future communities around Whenuapai, Red Hills, Kumeu, Huapai and Riverhead. These...
View ArticleProject underway to improve safety on SH16 Trigg Road
Several improvements will be made to the Trigg Road, State Highway 16 intersection in Huapai starting this week.The work which will include extending the 60km an hour speed limit by an extra 100...
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Bridge engineering self supervision (BESS)
What is bridge engineering self supervision (BESS)Many older bridges and culverts through New Zealand were not designed for modern heavy vehicle axle weights. Consequently they are at more risk of...
View ArticleActive research projects
Through its Research Programme, the NZ Transport Agency invests in innovative and relevant research which plays a critical role in contributing to the government's goals for transport.The results of...
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