New Zealand Transport Agency stories
Its museum redevelopment work earned March Construction the region's top contractor title, alongside a separate win for projects worth over $10 million.
NZTA is checking whether overgrown trees at a SH2 intersection near Katikati are obscuring motorists' sightlines after a resident raised safety fears.
Many drivers will wait longer for inspections from Sunday, although overdue or unsafe vehicles will face much steeper penalties.
Questions over the validity of a 263-name petition have put pressure on Ashburton's footpath plans, after a councillor said he signed it by mistake.
The council will borrow less for the safety upgrade after NZTA agreed to meet 51% of the $4.7 million construction bill.
A temporary fix to a flood-damaged bridge could cost more than $300,000, as the council races to reopen the route before Christmas.
Live monitoring let engineers avoid a 30km/h restriction on a busy Canterbury bridge, keeping 35,000 daily vehicles moving during strengthening works.
Residents will hear updated advice on whether stopbanks and infrastructure at Franz Josef can withstand the Waiho River's shifting flood risk.
Weather remains the main risk to Ashburton's second bridge, but NZTA says the NZD $134-$144 million project is still on time and on budget.
North Canterbury councils warn the cap could delay bridge and road work, forcing hard choices for small ratepayer bases and freight links.
Young drivers account for half of serious crashes in the Mackenzie District, where open-road loss-of-control and head-on collisions dominate road trauma.
The council faces an $8m to $30m bill for urgent flood repairs, with a funding request still awaiting NZTA approval.
Motorists face fines and higher sign-changing costs as NZTA resets five Northland stretches after repeated reversals on safety grounds.
Uncertainty over local government reform means the council is prioritising existing commitments, while a new road project carries $65.6 million in costs.
Safety fears on a 500-metre stretch of Allens Road could be eased if NZTA backs the council's $1.5m bid for a footpath.
Government funding for Franz Josef is still on hold as Westland District Council begins work on a compulsory master plan three years late.
Porirua City Council has earmarked $14 million for the Tītahi Bay project, reviving hopes of a 1.4-km shared path and seawall work.
Road users and freight operators should benefit from a safer, more reliable link, as the project is now forecast at $275-$325m after savings on tender pricing and design.
Drivers to Martinborough face two days of delays this week as flood debris is cleared from the only direct road link into town.
Rising petrol costs may force Canterbury buses to cut off-peak runs and delay planned service boosts as demand keeps climbing.
