Summer road works enable safer journeys
Updated: 23 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency says road works in the Waikato are hitting high gear, after works were deferred late last year to make sure that traffic flowed smoothly during the Rugby World Cup and during the extended period of bad weather which followed afterwards.
NZTA taking action to improve cyclist safety on Rocks Road
Updated: 22 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency has announced plans to temporarily lower the speed limit at Rocks Road between Basin Reserve and Magazine Point at the end of this week to help improve safety for cyclists.
Cars crashed in pursuit of safety on display in central Auckland
Updated: 21 Feb 2012
Vehicles crashed deliberately in the pursuit of safety will be on display from Tuesday to Thursday this week in Aotea Square in central Auckland as part of an NZ Transport Agency drive to encourage the purchase of safer cars.
NZTA launches campaign to keep highway workers safe
Updated: 21 Feb 2012
A new safety initiative has been launched by the NZ Transport Agency to reduce what it describes as an "alarming" number of incidents involving drivers and workers maintaining Auckland's busy motorway network.
Tougher driver tests on the way
Updated: 20 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is urging young drivers and their parents to put in plenty of practice before booking appointments to sit tougher on-road driving tests being introduced from next week.
Gorge cleanup effort poised to hit six month mark
Updated: 17 Feb 2012
The NZ Transport Agency is close to beginning work on the pivotal fifth bench as State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge approaches an unprecedented six months of closure.
NZTA announces expansion to Rocks Road cliff overhaul
Updated: 14 Feb 2012
The NZTA has announced an expansion of its plans to strengthen the cliff face at Rocks Road following the unprecedented storm late last year.
NZTA to unveil SH16 safety improvements for Waimauku
Updated: 14 Feb 2012
The Waimauku community will have the chance to respond to the NZ Transport Agency's plans to upgrade the intersection of State Highway 16 and Muriwai and Waimauku Station Roads when the design of a proposed roundabout is revealed at a public information day on Thursday, 23 February.
New pedestrian crossing for Alexandra
Updated: 13 Feb 2012
The New Zealand Transport Agency is about to commence work on a new pedestrian crossing on State Highway 85 Tarbert Street Alexandra adjacent to the St Gerards School and Ranui Rest Home.
Community celebrates stronger link at Kopuaroa Bridge
Updated: 12 Feb 2012
Queues and safety concerns at an aging bridge south of Ruatoria are now a thing of the past, with the East Coast community celebrating the completion of the new Kopuaroa Bridge on State Highway 35 today.
