Category: Transport

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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

Headline: Dunedin’s harbour shared path, safety improvements project secures funding

The shared path already runs as far as St Leonards but the last 5 km, the most expensive part on the harbour edge, has been on hold while a number of design options were worked through to provide the best and safest outcome for Dunedin people, users of the path and highway.

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

Headline: Part of State Highway 43 in Taranaki to close for bridge repairs in June

The road around the bridge will be closed from Tuesday 5 June until Friday 29 June while the guardrails are replaced. From Friday 29 June to Friday 20 July the bridge will be open but the site will be under a 30km/h speed restriction and traffic may be stopped for short periods.

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

Headline: Green Island night closures for a week at three new roundabouts for highway milling and new sealing

Three roundabouts (see photo below) will be milled and re-sealed this coming week in overnight hours, requiring closures and alternative access routes.

The Main South Road from Brighton Road to Abbotsford Road will also be closed. This will affect the Green Island, Sunnyvale and Abbotsford communities and their usual access onto and off SH1, the Dunedin Southern Motorway.

Advice for Green Island, Abbotsford and Sunnyvale residents

“If you live in Green Island, Abbotsford or Sunnyvale, you will need to use either the Fairfield or Burnside Southern Motorway on and off ramps best suited for your journey,” says Graeme Hall, Transport Agency System Manager.

“Please bear in mind these closures start from 6 pm when it is getting dark and people on their way home will need to plan an alternative to their usual motorway/ Main South Road route.”

The three roundabouts’ road sealing project is jointly funded by the NZ Transport Agency and Dunedin City Council.  The new roundabouts at the Green Island interchange have been built to improve safety and traffic flow.

Drivers are also warned to expect temporary traffic management on Main South Road and a slower than usual drive on the milled, temporarily gravel surfaces once the road reopens in the daytime after the overnight closures in the coming week.

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