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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Stone column installation marks milestone for Baypark to Bayfair Link project
Installing stone columns involves putting vertical columns of stone (gravel) into the ground and using vibration to move the sand to make way for the stone. This will be done using a 80 tonne crawler crane with a 3.2 tonne ‘vibroflot’ attached – the vibrating element that carries out the compaction and delivers the stone.
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Bus stop changes – new ‘no stopping’ areas proposed for Queenstown CBD
The NZ Transport Agency is consulting on the proposed removal of 17 car parks in this area: 11 between Shotover and Ballarat Streets on the northern side and six between Coronation Drive and Ballarat Street. Under the proposed changes these will be replaced by bus stops and no stopping areas. Alternative off-street parking is available in the general area.
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Summer season of Northland road resurfacing starts at Oakleigh on SH1
The Oakleigh upgrade is one of the first in the summer programme of work on 230 lane kilometres of state highway to improve maintenance and safety just south of Whāngarei, says the Transport Agency’s Northland System Manager Jacqui Hori-Hoult.
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Retrofitted seatbelt safety alert
Seatbelts imported by Business Ventures Limited (BVL) and manufactured by Changzhou BWD, China can be identified by a label located on the seatbelt strap. These seatbelts are the subject of an urgent Transport Agency safety alert following Transport Agency tests indicating they do not meet an approved safety standard.
NZ Transport Agency General Manager Customer Design and Delivery Charles Ronaldson says BVL/Changzhou BWD seatbelts are mostly used for retrofitting into modified vehicles such as motorhomes, buses and vans. They are also commonly used to replace original vehicle seatbelts if they’ve been damaged and fail a vehicle inspection. BVL/Changzhou seatbelts are not installed by major automotive companies when vehicles are newly manufactured.
“After being alerted to the potential safety risk, we commissioned and attended an independent testing of the seatbelts. These test results indicated that although the belts are labelled as compliant, they actually do not meet an approved safety standard.”
The failures identified in testing were related to over-the-shoulder belts that have a ‘d-ring’ guide and retractor. Most lap belts do not have these features and are not being including in this safety alert.
“Safety is top our priority – we are urging people that if BVL/Changzhou BWD seatbelts are fitted in their vehicle’s driver seat, that they do not use their vehicle until replacements are fitted. If fitted in other seating positions, we are urging people not to allow passengers to use those seats. We have also instructed vehicle inspectors to fail a vehicle for its Warrant of Fitness (WoF) or Certificate of Fitness (CoF) inspection if these seatbelts are identified in a vehicle,” says Mr Ronaldson.
The Transport Agency has spoken with BVL who have agreed to undertake a safety recall, and will be working with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to monitor the recall. The Transport Agency is not aware of any other non-compliant seatbelts supplied to the marketplace in New Zealand.
If vehicle owners and operators have purchased a BVL/Changzhou BWD seatbelt we recommend they talk to the retailer they purchased it from. If vehicle owners purchased a vehicle with the seatbelts already fitted, we recommend they talk directly to BVL.
Information on how to identify a BVL/Changzhou BWD seatbelt is detailed in the Transport Agency’s safety alert.
Full information is available at: www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/vehicle-safety-alerts/bvlchangzhou-bwd-retrofitted-seatbelts
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Motorists intending to go away for Labour Weekend are encouraged to plan ahead to stay safe and avoid delays
“Holiday weekends are always busy across Waikato and Bay of Plenty so congestion and delays are inevitable in peak times. But if everyone leaves plenty of time for their journey, drives to the conditions and plans ahead before leaving home, the worst of the frustrations can be eased and everyone can concentrate on arriving safely,” says an NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager, Nigel D’Ath.
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Action underway as NZTA compliance investigation progresses
The files were identified by law firm Meredith Connell, who were engaged by the NZTA Board in September to review and strengthen the agency’s regulatory capabilities.
“This is strong progress, but it’s just a start. Much more work is required,” Mr Gammie says.
Mr Gammie says the assessment of these 63 high priority files has so far resulted in two further suspensions to heavy vehicle certifiers.
This means four heavy vehicle certifiers have now been suspended. Timaru-based certifier Adam McFarlane was suspended yesterday, while Auckland-based Patrick Chu was suspended earlier this month. This follows the suspensions of Wellington-based certifier Dick Joyce in June this year and Nelson-based certifier Peter Wastney in 2017.
Today the agency also revoked the certification of 34 heavy vehicle towing connections certified by Mr Joyce, leading to four vehicles being taken off the road.
“It’s vitally important we progress this work quickly and comprehensively. We are working hard to give New Zealanders assurances that the vehicles they share the road with are certified to a high standard and are safe,” Mr Gammie says.
“While our focus is on the high priority cases identified by Meredith Connell, we have also been able to progress work on lower priority issues. That means a quarter of the 850 total files have now been assessed.”
“The recruitment of commercial transport officers and certification officers to significantly strengthen our enforcement capability long-term is now underway.”
The NZ Transport Agency will provide further updates as the review continues.
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Matakohe Bridge beams make the long haul from Auckland
The journey of just over 140 kms usually takes about 2 hours by car but the transporter takes three and a half hours negotiating the route up State Highway 1 and along SH12 to Matakohe. The transporter uses a remote-controlled rear unit, called a jinker, to manoeuvre the 30m beams around tight corners.
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Consultation on SH1 Kaikōura speed limits
In December 2017, when SH1 re-opened after the 2016 Kaikōura earthquakes, an emergency speed limit of 80km/h in the areas north and south of Kaikōura was put in place on sections of the highway between the Clarence River (north of Kaikōura) and the Conway River (south of Kaikōura).
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Upcoming road works on SH1 between Waipara and Amberley
From October until late November, the NZ Transport Agency is installing roadside technology to screen the weight of heavy vehicles. This work includes installing weigh scales in the road, automatic number plate recognition cameras, and electronic signs on the side of the road. There will also be road resurfacing and cable laying taking place.
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Delays on North Canterbury’s State Highway 7 as work on road safety project ramps up – delays on Monday, 8 October, Weka Pass highway
On Monday October 8, from 10am, a section of highway between the SH7/Weka Pass Loop Road intersections (see below) will be closed for up to 10 minutes every half an hour to allow the team to strengthen a retaining wall and do other work. This may continue on Tuesday if required.
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