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Expect lengthy delays at SH29A Maungatapu roundabout this weekend, avoid the...
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging drivers to avoid State Highway 29A at the Maungatapu roundabout this weekend as delays of up to 12 minutes are possible.Heavy machinery, including large cranes,...
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Bridge beams’ big road trip
The beams are being trucked down from Auckland overnight, and are being accompanied by pilot vehicles.NZ Transport Agency Highway Manager Neil Walker says the Transport Agency’s Transport Operations...
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Ice and snow driving update 11 am — weather improving, fewer restrictions
State Highway 6 Haast Pass is open after a short closure between the Pass and Makarora.SH7 Lewis Pass is openSH7 Rahu Saddle is open.SH73 Arthurs Pass to Otira is now open with no restrictions.All...
View ArticleStart on detailed design of Dunedin one-way system cycle lanes
The NZ Transport Agency says a start is about to be made on designing cycle lanes that will physically separate cyclists from traffic on the State Highway 1(SH1) one-way system through central and...
View ArticleCentral North Island snow – driver urged to plan ahead and take care
“Roads throughout the Central Plateau are likely to be affected by snow and ice today and right through the weekend. We don’t want anyone’s weekend to end in tragedy, and we’re urging people to keep an...
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TaranakiCoverageThe Total Mobility scheme operates throughout Taranaki wherever participating transport companies operate, including:StratfordNew PlymouthWaitaraHaweraParticipating transport...
View ArticleAuckland overnight motorway closures - 31 July – 6 August 2016
For daily updated closure information click hereNORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Esmonde Road northbound (loop) on ramp, 31 JulyNorthcote Road southbound on ramp, 31 July - 1 AugustSOUTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Khyber...
View ArticleTrade plates for uncertified vehicles
In limited cases, you can use trade plates to drive a vehicle that is uncertified and unregistered.Trade plates let you drive a vehicle to and from testing stations, specialist repairers and garages in...
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Converting to a New Zealand driver licence
How to convert to a New Zealand licenceTo convert your overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence, you must apply at a specialist overseas conversion sitedriver licensing agent .You will...
View ArticleMajor roading projects progressing around Waikato and Bay of Plenty, expect...
The NZ Transport Agency advises Waikato and Bay of Plenty motorists to leave extra time when travelling over the coming month as work continues on major projects and safety improvements.Transport...
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Factsheet list in numerical orderRead a list of factsheets sorted by category .No.TitleDate 1Cycles: road rules and equipmentFeb 2014*2Work time and logbooksAug 2014*4Taxi drivers, area knowledge...
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Factsheet list by categoryRead a list of factsheets sorted by factsheet number . Driver licensingNo.TitleDate 45Learning to drive: getting your car licenceJul 2015*20Identification for driver...
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For more project videos visit our YouTube account .Smart Motorway: Emergency Stopping Areas - with Kevin McPhee The smart motorway will include two smart emergency stopping areas. As Kevin explains,...
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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 ArticleTraffic notices
Traffic notice for the week 29week 22 July - 28 July - 4 AugustTraffic notices provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions for the following week. Full closures are also advertised in the...
View Article30km/h speed restrictions over SH1 Tongariro River Bridge at Turangi
The temporary speed restrictions are have been introduced following routine inspections which have identified the need to carry out repairs to the underside of the bridge.Limiting speeds to 30km/h will...
View ArticleReports in NZ Herald about East West project are incorrect
The Transport Agency has no intention of bulldozing or undoing any of the work it recently completed as part of the regenerated and developed Onehunga Foreshore.The East West Link will provide a...
View ArticleMotorcycling
Due to their lack of protection, motorcyclists need to take more care than road users in vehicles. This information will help to i mprove your safety when riding motorcycles or mopeds. Tips for safe...
View ArticleGuidelines and reference documents
Highway incident management protocol memorandum of understandingThe purpose of the MOU is to ensure the Transport Agency and Emergency Services have a common operational protocol to deal with incidents...
View ArticleWest Coast to Otago SH 6 closing from 5 pm tonight Bean Bluff, next to Lake...
The highway connecting Otago and the West Coast via the Haast Pass will be closed on the Otago side from tonight at 5 pm for safety reasons.A slip near Boundary Creek, between Makarora and the Neck* of...
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