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'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmed
A park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.
Northlanders rally for Brynderwyns bypass after latest slip
A Brynderwyn bypass needs to be the biggest roading priority in the nation, mayor says.
New speed limit reductions signed off
They will be phased in around the district by June 30, 2027.
Brynderwyns reopening delayed: 'Prolongs the hurt' for Northland businesses
Motorists have to wait another 'number of weeks' before using SH1 over the Brynderwyns.
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure plan
Three major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.
'Worse than Covid': Busy road reopens after months of roadworks closed it down
Meola Rd closed in December last year and was supposed to open to traffic in February.
Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools
Depending on the school's location, the speed limit is permanent or "variable".
Winter road maintenance amps up in Waikato
This means delays or detours in some local areas.
SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes
Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.
Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral
The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.
Coastal settlement's repeated calls for speed limit reductions
Little Bay residents plead for speed limit reduction.
'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National
Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.
Truck crash closes SH27 from Tatuanui to Tahuna for hours
One patient in moderate condition was taken to Waikato Hospital via ambulance.
We let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detour
Truck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.
Piarere roundabout project moves to next stage
Work on the Piarere roundabout is on schedule.
Editorial: Wellington mega tunnel a pipe dream
OPINION: If it wasn't considered affordable in 2021, it's hard to see how it can be now.
Opinion: How could the Government fund NZ's largest-ever tunnel?
OPINION: A recent speech gives three clues about potential options.
He did this brazenly: Northland residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route
“These particular two corners are just not suitable for truck and trailers."
Four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway project will begin this term: Nimon
The plans include potentially building new bridges for northbound traffic.
Six years, four emails, and a petition: Why is it so hard to get a rainbow crossing in Tauranga?
Now a rainbow community advocate has started a petition.
They shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour route
NZTA and police are investigating a truck crash on a banned Brynderwyns detour.
'Sea of red cones': AT wants less red tape, more driver responsibility at roadworks
An AT manager is not happy about the cost of traffic management for pedestrian crossings.
'Colossal waste' or 'Godsend'?: Verdicts in on $1.78m crossings
Safety concerns for local schoolchildren had been “alleviated considerably”.
Council backs down over third Cambridge bridge location
The location for the new bridge is something that will need community input.
Pedestrian involved in crash on Te Rapa Rd
One person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.
Speed restrictions could give 'false sense of security'
The council is pressing on with a new speed management plan.
Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route
Cove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.
'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading project
There are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.
Police release name of man killed in Somerville Rd crash
James Burt, from Putāruru, was 36 years old.
Manukau crash victim dies in hospital: Cops investigate Te Irirangi Dr incident
The single-car crash happened last Monday, leaving the victim critically injured.
Major Hamilton route closed at times for re-surfacing
A 6km section of the Waikato Expressway at Te Rapa is getting a new surface.