Active 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...
View ArticleAsset improvements of state highways – projects programme (large projects)...
Title has changed: Asset improvements of state highways – projects programme (large projects) 2015/16 – 2017/182014/15–2017/18
View ArticleWellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington-Kāpiti 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...
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Stretch of SH30 (King Country) to close for bridge repairs in October
The closure will be in place from Monday October 5 to Sunday October 11, to allow contractors to carry out maintenance and repairs on the Mokau River Bridge on SH30. An extensive detour will be in...
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Freight industry on a roll with 50MAX and HPMV
For the past few years Kiwi freight operators have been turning to high productivity motor vehicles (HPMVs) to drive increased productivity and safety in their business.HPMVs are heavier and/or longer...
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Pay as you go
Paying as you go is a great option for casual or infrequent users of the toll roads. Pay & GoPay for a toll or multiple tolls on a single toll road. You can purchase up to 10 tolls per toll road...
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Latest SH road closures
Rosebank Road on-ramp weekend closure and on-ramp diversionThe Causeway Upgrade Project involves raising and widening approximately 4.8km of the Northwestern motorway. The Causeway Alliance has...
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Information for doctors and pharmacists – is your patient safe to drive?
Substance impaired driving is a sizeable and serious problem. As a health professional you can help your patients make good choices about whether or not they’re safe to drive.Road crashes caused by...
View ArticleNorthbound lanes of SH1 Southern Motorway CLOSED at Papakura
Emergency services are at the scene and the NZ Transport Agency advises motorists to avoid the area as traffic is currently backed up to Drury.Check the Transport Agency’s website: www.nzta.govt.nz for...
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Tackling the issue of truck rollover
The Transport Agency and RTF supported by the Police and the Accident Compensation Corporation will bring a series of seminars to drivers across the country to help them understand why rollovers occur...
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Publications
This section includes a range of reports that outline the background and previous work undertaken on the improvements around the Basin Reserve. The recent reports prepared as part of the current phase...
View ArticleSpeed
The single biggest road safety issue in New Zealand today is speed – drivers travelling too fast for the conditions.Speed affects all crashes. It can be a factor in causing them and it has a direct...
View ArticleOther safety features
Handling and stabilityA vehicle with good handling and stability is safer to drive, offering better road holding and greater driver responsiveness. Learn to handle your car - you'll need control in an...
View ArticleSH35 Maraenui Hill CLOSED due to slip
There is no detour and motorists are urged to delay travel in the area. Contractors are onsite working to clear the slip and re-open the road to one lane however the work is expected to take...
View ArticleHPMV permit applications to include an operator safety check
The NZ Transport Agency is committed to doing everything it can to ensure the safety of all road users. That’s why from 17 August 2015 we will be introducing a safety check when assessing all high...
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Working smarter to improve safety and travel times
High-tech, weather-activated speed signs are being installed on State Highway 29 (SH29) over the Kaimai Range as part of an innovative trial set to start this year.Twenty-two variable speed signs are...
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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...
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New priorities for the Transport Agency
In July this year, the Transport Agency published two key accountability documents – our Statement of intent 2015–19 and our Statement of performance expectations 2015/16. Together, these documents...
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State Highway 73 closed due to slip above Rock Shelter Otira Gorge – update...
Title has changed: State Highway 73 closed due to slip above Rock Shelter Otira Gorge – update 4pm9.40am'We are aiming to have the road cleared and one lane open by 6 pm tonight, using traffic lights...
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