Increasing awareness for safer rural roads at the Fieldays

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Increasing awareness for safer rural roads at the Fieldays

The tent, at site D-57, will provide information on general treatments, barriers, the Safety Boost programme (which includes intersection speed zones) and an overview of all safety projects nationwide. There will also be expert speakers, two remote control car tracks for visitors to manoeuvre vehicles down, and a BBQ for visitors at around lunchtime.

Work to begin on Makorori rest area upgrade

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Work to begin on Makorori rest area upgrade

Tairāwhiti Roads General Manager Dave Hadfield says the Makorori site will have 50 marked parking spaces, four new picnic tables, two rubbish bins and an extra beach access to help stop people eroding the dunes as they make their own path to the beach.

Temporary Changes To Lane Layout on SH1 Northbound at Takanini

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Temporary Changes To Lane Layout on SH1 Northbound at Takanini

The road layout will change overnight on Tuesday 12 June, with an overnight closure of the motorway between the Takanini Interchange and Manukau. New lanes will be painted on the road in time for Wednesday morning commuters, says the Transport Agency’s Senior Manager Project Delivery, Chris Hunt.

Winter conditions South Island, be ready for black ice at daybreak

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Winter conditions South Island, be ready for black ice at daybreak

“Drivers in places like inland Southland need to be ready for black ice particularly at daybreak,” says Transport Agency Senior Journey Manager Neil Walker. “Please slow down if you are driving on these highways in the early morning. Ice-prone highways will be gritted but snow or rain and freezing temperatures can still make them dangerous.

Work starts soon building the SH1 Edendale realignment, Southland

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Work starts soon building the SH1 Edendale realignment, Southland

“Fulton Hogan has been awarded the $13 million construction contract and will get underway with site preparation works in June. This is one of the largest highway projects seen in Southland for many years,” says NZ Transport Agency Project Manager Jason Forbes.

Queen’s Birthday advice for South Island drivers

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Queen’s Birthday advice for South Island drivers

“This is the last long weekend for a few months and the last one before winter really sets in, so many people take the opportunity to head away for a break, or to visit friends and family,” Transport Agency Senior Journey Manager Neil Walker says.

Check and plan before you head away for the long weekend

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Check and plan before you head away for the long weekend

“This is the last long weekend for a few months and the last one before winter really sets in, so many people take the opportunity to head away for a break, or to visit friends and family,” NZTA Transport System Manager Karen Boyt, says.

Holiday hotspots lower North Island

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Holiday hotspots lower North Island

“This is the last long weekend for a few months and the last one before winter really sets in, so many people take the opportunity to head away for a break, or to visit friends and family,” NZTA’s Senior Journey Manager Neil Walker says. 

Plan ahead to avoid peak motorway times over Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Plan ahead to avoid peak motorway times over Queen’s Birthday Weekend

“This is the last long weekend for a few months and the last one before winter really sets in, so many people take the opportunity to head away for a break, or to visit friends and family,” says Auckland Operations Manager Rua Pani. 

Snow affects passes to West Coast, heavy Tasman Sea swells forecast, road to Milford Sound closed all day due to snow

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Snow affects passes to West Coast, heavy Tasman Sea swells forecast, road to Milford Sound closed all day due to snow

State Highway 73 between Canterbury and the West Coast via Porters and Arthur’s Pass was closed briefly due to heavy snow but has reopened to vehicles with chains and no towing trucks/vehicles. Road users are advised to keep an eye on the traffic map as more snow is forecast.