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New Zealand's most ambitious road maintenance project ever undertaken is now drawing to a close. 119 lane kilometres of State Highway 1 (SH1) have successfully been rehabilitated or resealed between Tīrau and Waiouru.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop expressed gratitude to truck drivers, motorists, local residents, and NZTA contractors for their patience and hard work. As an indication of how badly the works were needed, the project addressed sections of the highway that had required 5,670 pothole repairs...

As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local roads.

Five sites leading to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre are having in-road weighing technology installed and these will be coned off for 30 days from late April/early May to cure the asphalt before the technology is installed advises NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)

“So while it may look like nothing is happening beyond the cones, it is essential to ...

The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011 The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving test when getting a full driver licence Public consultation on the changes have already started.

The Government proposes to remove the requirement for a second practical test when gaining a driver licence and reduce the number of eyesight tests required, among other sensible changes to the Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS), Transport Minister C...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s plan to make the Dunedin SH1 one-way system easier to use, safer for everyone and more efficient takes its next step from today (Tuesday, 15 April). People’s feedback is welcome from Tuesday to Friday, 23 May.

Running between The Oval and the Pine Hill Road/Great King St intersection, SH1 on Cumberland and Castle Streets, is a key freight and commuter route linking the north and south sides of the city. 

“In particular, NZTA wants to know what Dunedin people think of ...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, came into effect on Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager say. 

“Economic growth and productivity are a priority for the Government, and with up to 38,000 vehicles per day travelling on the Christchurch Southern Motorway, the new higher speed limit of 110km/h will help ensure people and freight can get to where they need...

Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), has announced ordering is now available for the highly anticipated Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia. This latest addition to the Freightliner family continues the legacy of the industry’s most popular Class 8 truck, setting new standards in safety, efficiency and profitability.

“The Freightliner Cascadia has earned its place as the preferred truck for customers of all sizes because of it...