
Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
Simon Wilson talks to Auckland Transport CEO Dean Kimpton. Video / Jason Oxenham
OPINION: You are entitled to claim your piece of airspace over the road tarmac.
The serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.
Traffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.
Southern Motorway blocked from city to Sylvia Park. Vehicle fire causing delays at Puhoi.
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.
Road widening work will take place ahead of building the new Awatoto roundabout.
The bridge was built in 2011 for $3.7 million, and was slated as a temporary solution.
There are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.
Shoppers were trapped in the carpark for hours at a time on Saturday.
Mayor Wayne Brown says the costs are unjustifiable.
There are further delays to road works at Rangiriri.
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One shopper said babies and mothers were stranded and people were having anxiety attacks.
The state highway would be down for 7 weeks for urgent slip repair.
Mayor Wayne Brown has floated a $5 charge on busy motorways to beat congestion.
Lack of public transport is a penalty and a blunt penalty, said Cr Wayne Walker.
Resealing works and safety improvements were meant to start last Sunday.
Schoolchildren should have choices other than the motorway, says Wayne Brown.
Waka Kotahi hasn't accepted any claims for vehicle damage in three years.
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The interchange will be closed over three nights.
Waka Kotahi has confirmed it proposes to close the Brynderwyns in Northland - again.
The works will start on Sunday and are set to run until December 14.
From November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.