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Detour in place as Dunedin’s Southern motorway is made safer

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

Headline: Detour in place as Dunedin’s Southern motorway is made safer

The NZ Transport Agency says the detour will take northbound traffic via the Mosgiel off-ramp and on-ramp, and is expected to add up to five minutes to the normal travel time.

People are advised to follow the detour signs and drive with extra care and attention.

Traffic heading south towards the airport will not be detoured however speed restrictions will be in place.

From 7pm on Sunday, all traffic will again be detoured off the state highway via Riccarton Road to allow contractors to continue work on other parts of the project. This full detour will continue until mid-March, weather dependent.

The work is part of the SH1 Dunedin to Mosgiel safety upgrade that will see safety barriers installed and others extended, and high performance road markings put in place along the route to help reduce head-on and run off road crashes.

More information about the project can be found at www.nzta.govt.nz/sh1-dunedin-to-mosgiel

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Kaikōura SH1 closed south of the town after 2 pm – small slip near Rosy Morn, 3 km south of Peketa

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

Headline: Kaikōura SH1 closed south of the town after 2 pm – small slip near Rosy Morn, 3 km south of Peketa

A small slip, around 20 cubic metres of material, has covered the highway after a morning of steady rain. The slip, labelled 29A, is 3 km south of Peketa and just north of Rosy Morn (a site which originally slipped in the September 2010 earthquake). Slip 29A also caused problems last Easter after heavy rain, requiring a road realignment, still being completed.

The highway is not likely to reopen today, says NCTIR Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester. “The geotechnical team will assess the site’s safety later today and first thing in the morning before deciding on whether or not the road can reopen tomorrow morning. The safety of our crews and road users is the priority here.”

  • The next update will be 8am Saturday at this site: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/regions/11
  • Drivers on the Picton to Christchurch route are encouraged to take the Lewis Pass road for the remainder of today and check the web for an update tomorrow morning after 8am.
  • The highway north of Kaikōura remains open.
  • Travellers between Christchurch and Kaikōura should use the Inland Road via Waiau (Route 70), which is open 24/7, but be aware there will be delays through this route with more traffic on it this afternoon.

*Residents living within this soft cordon at Leader Road, south of the slip, will have access to their homes.

Ways to find out what is happening on the highway network:

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Auckland overnight motorway closures 10-17 March 2018

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

Headline: Auckland overnight motorway closures 10-17 March 2018

Check daily updated closure information

NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)

  • Southbound lanes between Oteha Valley Road off ramp and Upper Harbour Highway on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • Oteha Valley Road southbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • McClymonts Road southbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • Greville Road southbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • Northbound lanes between Upper Harbour Highway off ramp and Oteha Valley Road on ramp, 11 – 15 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Upper Harbour Highway northbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • Greville Road northbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March

CENTRAL MOTORWAY JUNCTION (SH1 & SH16)

  • (SH1) Northbound lanes between Khyber Pass Road off ramp and Nelson Street on ramp, 14 March (approx. 10:30p.m. to 5:00a.m.)

SOUTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)

  • Greenlane northbound on ramp, 12 March
  • Greenlane northbound off ramp, 14 March
  • Ellerslie-Panmure Highway southbound off ramp, 11 – 15 March (approx. 11:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Tecoma Street southbound off ramp, 11 – 15 March (approx. 11:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Tecoma Street southbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • Hill Road northbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • Northbound lanes between Manukau off ramp and East Tamaki Road on ramp, 12 – 13 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Te Irirangi Drive northbound on ramp, 12 – 13 March
  • Redoubt Road northbound on ramp, 12 – 13 March
  • Northbound lanes between Papakura off ramp and Takanini on ramp, 14 – 15 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Papakura northbound on ramp, 14 – 15 March
  • Papakura northbound (diamond) on ramp, 14 – 15 March
  • Southbound lanes between Takanini off ramp and Papakura on ramp, 11 – 15 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Takanini southbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • SH22/Drury northbound off ramp, 14 March
  • SH22/Drury southbound on ramp, 14 March
  • Razorback Road northbound on ramp, 12 March
  • Razorback Road southbound off ramp, 11 March
  • Ridge Road northbound off ramp, 12 March
  • Nikau Road southbound on ramp, 11 March
  • SH1 Northbound to SH2 Eastbound Link, 12 – 13 & 15 March
  • SH1 Southbound to SH2 Eastbound Link, 11 & 14 March
  • SH2 Westbound to SH1 Northbound Link, 11 – 12 March
  • Pokeno northbound on ramp, 12 – 13 March

NORTHWESTERN MOTORWAY (SH16)

  • SH16 southbound link to SH20, (including SB Waterview tunnel), 14 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • SH16 westbound link to SH20, (including SB Waterview tunnel), 14 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Southbound lanes between Brigham Creek Road roundabout and Lincoln Road on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • Hobsonville Road southbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • Royal Road southbound on ramp, 11 – 15 March
  • Royal Road northbound off ramp, 11 March
  • Great North Road westbound off ramp, 12 – 13 March

UPPER HARBOUR MOTORWAY (SH18)

  • SH18 westbound to SH16 eastbound link, 11 – 15 March

SOUTHWESTERN MOTORWAY (SH20)

  • Northbound lanes between Maioro Street and SH16, (including NB Waterview tunnel), 12 – 13
  • Maioro Street northbound on ramp, 12 – 13 March
  • Coronation Road northbound off ramp, 12 March
  • Northbound lanes between Cavendish Drive off ramp and Massey Road on ramp, 11 & 14 – 15 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Puhinui Road northbound on ramp, 11 & 14 – 15 March
  • Roscommon Road northbound on ramp, 11 & 14 – 15 March
  • SH20 northbound to SH20A westbound link, 15 March
  • Southbound lanes between SH20A and Massey Road, 11 March (approx. 11:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Walmsley Road southbound on ramp, 11 March
  • Southbound lanes between Lambie Drive and SH1, 12 – 13 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Lambie Drive southbound on ramp, 12 – 13 March

GEORGE BOLT MEMORIAL DRIVE (SH20A)

  • Southbound lanes between Kirkbride Road off ramp and Kirkbride Road on ramp, 11 – 12 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Southbound lanes between Kirkbride Road off ramp and Landing Drive/Verissimo Drive, 13 – 17 March (approx. 10:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.)
  • Kirkbride Road southbound on ramp, 13 – 17 March
  • Northbound lanes between Landing Drive/Verissimo Drive and Kirkbride Road on ramp, 11 – 13 & 16 March (approx. 10:30p.m. to 5:00a.m.)

Please follow the signposted detours. The Transport Agency thanks you for your co-operation during these essential improvements and maintenance.

For updates on state highway conditions and hazards visit: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz
Auckland roads and public transport: www.at.govt.nz

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SH1 Desert Road closure scheduled for next week

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

Headline: SH1 Desert Road closure scheduled for next week

The road is being closed to enable the concrete deck to be poured on the Waihohonu Stream Bridge. The bridge was damaged in a crash last year.

Earlier dates have been postponed because of bad weather. Pouring concrete in wet weather can have environmental and safety impacts.

NZTA Waikato Transport Systems Manager, Karen Boyt, says this date is still weather dependent.

“People should continue to check our website or call us before they leave for their journey so they’re aware of what’s ahead of them.”

Another similar 36-hour closure is scheduled for mid to late April, this will also be weather permitting.

Outside of the closure times people can expect the bridge to be down to one lane, with some short closures of around 5 minutes. There is a 30km/h limit in place.

The alternative route is State Highways 46, 47, 4, and 49. This detour is not suitable for vehicles over 46 tonnes, apart from 50MAX which is permitted.

There are also multiple maintenance work sites on the Desert Road during this period and delays are possible at other sites.

High productivity motor vehicles can use the SH3 and SH3A route between Hamilton and Bulls.

Vehicles with over-weight loads or over-dimension loads wider than 3.0 metres are unable to use the Desert Road section of SH1 until the bridge repairs are complete in April.

The closure dates are subject to fine weather. Updates will be posted at the sites below.

People can check all current road closures here:

www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/

We are also on Twitter and Facebook:

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State Highway 3 near Awakino Tunnel closed following serious crash

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

Headline: State Highway 3 near Awakino Tunnel closed following serious crash

State Highway 43 between Taumarunui and Whangamomona is also closed due to slips. The road is expected to be open tomorrow afternoon.

The NZ Transport Agency says State Highway 3 can be used as a detour if people have to travel.

It says people should expect delays in the area and should check the NZ Transport Agency website before travelling.

Check the Transport Agency’s website: www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic for the latest highway information.

Freephone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS for national and regional travel updates.

We are also on social media

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UPDATE 3PM: Napier to Taupō and most other state highways now open

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

Headline: UPDATE 3PM: Napier to Taupō and most other state highways now open

The NZ Transport Agency says people can still expect delays as there will be parts of the road down to one lane.

It says people should check the website, the NZTA regional social media pages or call us on 0800 4 HIGHWAYS before leaving for their journey.

Current closures (check www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic for latest information):

 

  •  State Highway 43 between Taumarunui and Whangamomona is closed due to slips. The detour is via State Highway 3 and 4. Road is expected to be open tomorrow afternoon at least.

Roads now open:

  •  State Highway 5 between Napier and Taupo is now open but extra care is needed. People should expect delays.
  •  State Highway 2 between Tutira and Whirinaki near Napier is now open.
  •  State Highway 45 between New Plymouth and Omata is now open and is being monitored. People should take extra if they need to use this road.

 

Check the Transport Agency’s website: www.nzta.govt.nz  for the latest highway information or www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz for up-to-date information on what is happening on the route you plan to travel; freephone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS for national and regional travel updates.

We are also on social media.

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Detours to be in place at busy Rotorua roundabout

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

Headline: Detours to be in place at busy Rotorua roundabout

Detours will be place on Froude Street to Tryon Street and also Trigg Avenue to Ward Avenue.

The NZ Transport Agency says people should avoid the area if possible, but if they have to travel they should take extra care and expect delays.

The work is subject to weather conditions and may need to be postponed.

People can stay up to date by calling 0800 4 HIGHWAYS or checking the website www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/

We are also on Twitter and Facebook:

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Roads closed around Central North Island after heavy rain and wind

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

Headline: Roads closed around Central North Island after heavy rain and wind

The NZ Transport Agency says people can expect delays and should drive with extra care.

It says people should check the website, the NZTA regional social media pages or call us on 0800 4 HIGHWAYS before leaving for their journey.

Current closures – check www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic for latest information.

  •  State Highway 45 between New Plymouth and Omata is closed due to a fallen tree. The road is expected to open this afternoon.

  • State Highway 43 between Taumarunui and Whangamomona is closed due to slips. The detour is via State Highway 3 and 4. It is not yet known when this road will open but crews are working where it is currently safe to do so.

  • State Highway 5 between Napier and Taupo is closed due to slips and flooding. A detour route for travellers is to go south from Taupo via Palmerston North on State Highway 1 and 2. This will add 4 to 5 hours to the journey. A second but longer detour is to go north from Taupo on SH5 to Rotorua, take SH30 and SH2 to Gisborne and on to Napier. It is not yet known when this road will open but crews are working where it is currently safe to do so. Given the length of the detours people should consider if their travel is necessary.

Check the Transport Agency’s website for the latest highway information or check www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz  for up-to-date information on what is happening on the route you plan to travel. Freephone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS for national and regional travel updates.

We are also on social media.

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Mata Bridges repairs to close SH1 in Northland at night

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

Headline: Mata Bridges repairs to close SH1 in Northland at night

The new work is focused on repairs and resurfacing of the three Mata Bridges between Oakleigh and Ruakaka.

This new work is in addition to the ongoing night-time road repairs at Oakleigh which started in early February. Those works are taking longer than expected because of the wet summer weather and now won’t be finished until after Easter, says the Transport Agency’s System Manager Steve Mutton.

The new Mata Bridges work south of Oakleigh is scheduled to start on Sunday 18 March and take four nights. The work will be done in three stages and is weather dependent meaning they may be postponed at short notice.

The Transport Agency thanks motorists for their patience and understanding as essential maintenance to improve safety and resilience is carried out in this stretch of State Highway 1.

Stage One of the new work will start on the most northern of the three bridges on Sunday night, 18 March.

There will be stop/go traffic management in place from 7pm–9pm and a full road closure from 9pm–5am.

The detour for northbound traffic is via Salmon Road and Springfield Road and back on to State Highway 1. Southbound traffic will travel the same route in reverse.

Stage Two works on the other two bridges will take place on Monday and Tuesday nights. Stop/go traffic management will be in place 7pm–9pm and a full road closure from 9pm–5am each night.

The detour for northbound traffic will start at State Highway 12 to Paparoa and follow Paparoa – Oakleigh Road, Paparoa Road and Mangapai Road before rejoining SH1 north. Southbound traffic travel the same route in reverse.

The detour will add an additional twenty kilometres to journeys between Brynderwyn and Whangarei.

The detour is not suitable for HPMVs which will need to park and wait at the closure point.

Northbound traffic heading to Ruakaka and other destinations south of the closure point will be allowed to continue on State Highway 1.

Stage Three resurfacing work will take place on Wednesday night with stop/go traffic management from 7pm–9pm and a full road closure from 9pm–5am.

There are two options for motorists during the full road closure. Option one is to use the Stage 2 detour via SH12 above.

Option two is to continue on State Highway 1 and park and wait at the closure point instead of using the detour.

Delays of at least an hour and a half can be expected with traffic being let through the area between resurfacing works where possible.

The Transport Agency urges motorists to allow extra time for their journey or reschedule it to avoid the closures.

“Please follow the directions of the road crews, keep to the speed limits, and take extra care on the detour route which may be unfamiliar to regular travellers in the region,” says Mr Mutton.

Stage One detour on the night of Sunday 18 March

Stage 2 & 3 detour on Monday 19 March and Tuesday 20 March

Map shows the location of the three stages of the Mata Bridges repairs and resurfacing

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SH1 Desert Road closure delayed further due to weather

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

Headline: SH1 Desert Road closure delayed further due to weather

The initial closure was scheduled to take place from 7am Wednesday. The road is being closed to enable the concrete deck to be poured and was always weather-dependent.

NZTA Waikato Transport Systems Manager, Karen Boyt, says concrete doesn’t pour well in bad weather and the risk of environmental and safety impacts is high.

“We’d like to apologise for moving this closure again but we need to ensure the job can be done within 36 hours so that it doesn’t cause even more delays to freight and people who need to use the Desert Road.

“The new date is yet to be confirmed so people should check our website or call us before they leave for their journey so they’re aware of what’s ahead of them,” Ms Boyt says.

The work could take place over the weekend or next week, but dates are to be confirmed and still subject to weather.

Another similar 36-hour closure is scheduled for early April, this will also be weather permitting.

Outside of the closure times people can expect the bridge to be down to one lane, with some short closures of around 5 minutes. There is a 30km/h limit in place.

The alternative route is State Highways 46, 47, 4 and 49. This detour is not suitable for vehicles over 46 tonnes, apart from 50MAX which is permitted.

There are also multiple maintenance work sites on the Desert Road during this period and delays are possible at other sites.

High productivity motor vehicles can use the SH3 and SH3A route between Hamilton and Bulls.

Vehicles with over-weight loads or over-dimension loads wider than 3.0 metres are unable to use the Desert Road section of SH1 until the bridge repairs are complete in April.

The closure dates are subject to fine weather. Updates will be posted at the sites below.

People can check all current road closures here:

http://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/

We are also on Twitter and Facebook:

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