Easter Weekend safe driving Canterbury, West Coast, Tasman and Nelson
'If people are aware where and when the highways are most congested and plan accordingly, it will help reduce stress for everyone on the road - drivers and passengers,' says Lee Wright, NZ Transport...
View ArticleTake care during ‘busiest Easter’ on our roads
The Transport Agency’s Road Safety Director Ernst Zollner says that with 279,000 more vehicles on the country’s roads now compared to a year ago, the potential risks for drivers are also on the...
View ArticleOvernight motorway closures 27 March – 2 April 2016
For daily updated closure information click here.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Northbound lanes between Oteha Valley Road off ramp and Silverdale on ramp, 30 - 31 March (approx 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)Oteha...
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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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 ArticleLicensing (rego) fees
Common licensing feesFrom 1 July 2015 the ACC portion of your licensing fee has gone down by an average of 41% depending on your type of vehicle (this does not apply to motorcycles). For passenger...
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Environmental works
Achieving good environmental outcomes is a big part of our projects at the Transport Agency.A large portion of work on the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway involves the natural environment....
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Paengaroa cycleway opens
The full 10 kilometre cycleway runs from Bell Road to Te Tumu Road, along the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road, and follows the Te Puke Highway into the growing village of Paengaroa. It plays a vital...
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Making Waikato roads safer
Waikato has a wide variety of roads, many of which are unforgiving and leave no room for error - last year 68 people died on them, the highest regional road toll in the country. With speed a factor in...
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Largest roading project in Waikato’s history gets underway
The project includes 17 bridges, five new interchanges and walking and cycle paths, and will see a restoration strategy developed for a number of Hamilton’s gully systems.Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key...
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Asbestos removal from Maungatapu project
Removal works started in February, with approximately 3000 cubic metres of asbestos contaminated material safely discarded, more than enough to fill an Olympic size swimming pool.The Transport Agency’s...
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Bealey Bridge, Upper Waimakariri, repairs start mid-April, overnight closure...
The repairs to the Bealey Bridge and one of its abutments will take about three months to mid-July and will involve some night-time full closures.“Trucking company operators and other regular users of...
View ArticleNZ Transport Agency confirms Rotorua Eastern Arterial designation lifted
The REA designation, which encompassed land between Te Ngae Road and the edge of Lake Rotorua has been lifted. It had been in place since 1963 as a response to Rotorua’s expected growth and potential...
View ArticleState highway professional services contract proforma manual
Manual sectionsAppendices Standard professional services specifications 01 Z Series: minimum standards 02 Professional services forms (PSF) 03 Professional services guidelines (PSG) Appendices...
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Professional services forms (PSF)Table of contentsNumber Title Last updated PSF 3a Presentation of survey data (Word template 91 KB | 1 page) March 2015 PSF 3b Road construction information form (Word...
View ArticleZ Series
Z Series - minimum standardsTable of contentsZ/5Health & safety compliance notice March 2016 Z/7 Physical works contract document March 2016 Z/8 Inspection sampling and testing for pavement works...
View ArticleTesting work to start on East West project
From Monday 4 April until Friday 13 May, contractors will test ground conditions along the proposed route as well as in the wider project area of Onehunga, Penrose and Otahuhu.The East West project is...
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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Motochek sample
This page gives you a sample of what the Motochek queries look like.Query resultsResults from immediate queries are shown on your screen a few seconds after your query has been submitted. Data returned...
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50MAX – information for operators and manufacturers
Here you will find everything you need to know about 50MAX – what your vehicle will need to look like, who can help you certify your vehicle, what you need to apply and where you can travel.On this...
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