Motoring

Resurfacing works opens detour

The NZ Transport Agency is reporting motorists wishing to travel west to Waihi Road from Route J can expect to be detoured through Cambridge Road on Sunday from... Read More

Slips block Waioeka Gorge

State Highway 2 en route to Gisborne is closed in the Waioeka Gorge at Sandy's Bridge and Traffords Hill. The closure is in place owing to large slips. The Waioeka... Read More

Slide fears blocked in gorge

The NZ Transport Agency is adopting precautionary measures to mitigate dangers for motorists travelling through the Waioeka Gorge over the next few days. With heavy... Read More

Kopu Bridge set to have future

Economic benefits are being touted as one reason for the single-lane Kopu Bridge to remain. Discussions are taking place to see what to do with the old bridge since... Read More

Tougher tests for learner drivers

Young drivers sitting their restricted and full licences can expect tougher and longer tests as new rules come into force from today. The test to gain a restricted... Read More

NZTA forging works ahead

The NZ Transport Agency is reporting road works in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato are hitting a high gear. Works were deferred last year to make sure traffic flowed... Read More

Repairs over when rain stops

Bay of Plenty state highway manager Brett Gliddon says work to complete the resurfacing of State Highway 2 at Te Puna will resume as soon as the weather improves. The... Read More

Kopu Bridge, ‘protect our heritage’

People interested in preserving the Kopu Bridge are meeting this week to discuss the issue as there is concern it will be demolished. Speakers at the meeting will... Read More

Delays in Maungatapu expected

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect delays on State Highway 29 at Maungatapu this week. The delays and detours are necessary to allow road resurfacing... Read More

Petrol prices drop

Petrol price wars are continuing in the Bay of Plenty with BP and Z Energy dropping prices marginally. PriceWatch has listed BP's petrol price as $2.089, while Z... Read More

Delays expected on SH36

The NZ Transport Authority is advising motorists travelling between Tauranga and Rotorua on State Highway 36 to expect delays. Works are scheduled to take place... Read More

Works to begin on SH29

Detours and delays are expected this week as road works being on State Highway 29 at Maungatapu. Annual resurfacing activity will take place from the Maungatapu... Read More