Articles tagged with Sh5
Two New Roundabouts on SH58 to Open Soon Enhancing Wellington Traffic Safety
1 month ago | 369 viewsTwo new roundabouts on the SH58 Wellington Road of Regional Significance project are set to open soon, with Flightys and Murphys Roads roundabout expected in mid-May and Moonshine Road in June, improving safety and access for the 20,000 daily users. The project, funded with over $100 million from the Government since 2019, aims to enhance traffic flow and safety, including ongoing corridor improvements through 2027. Past upgrades have already proven effective in preventing serious accidents, and construction has been managed to keep the highway open for drivers and local businesses.
Tags: NZTA SH58 Chris Bishop Flightys Road Murphys Road Moonshine Road Wellington Transport Minister Crown funding National Land Transport FundNew Taupō Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre Boosts Road Safety on NZ Freight Routes
2 months ago | 568 viewsA new commercial vehicle safety centre has opened in Taupō to enhance road safety by monitoring heavy vehicles on busy freight routes using advanced technology like in-road scales and number plate recognition. This centre is part of a $200 million national network of 12 upgraded and new safety centres aimed at targeting high-risk operators, reducing serious crashes, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Once completed, these centres will cover 46% of the heavy vehicle network, allowing NZ Police and NZTA to efficiently address unsafe driving practices and improve overall road safety.
Tags: Chris Bishop NZ Transport Agency NZ Police Taupō Commercial Vehicle Safety Centres SH1 SH5 Bombay CVSC heavy vehicles road safetyNew Roundabout on SH5 and SH28 Improves Safety and Traffic Flow Near Tīrau
3 months ago | 469 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop announced the completion of a $6 million roundabout at the SH5/SH28 Harwoods Road intersection near Tīrau, aiming to improve safety on a corridor with a history of serious crashes, including 18 deaths and 64 serious injuries from 2014 to 2024. This project is part of broader safety upgrades along SH5, including road widening, right-turn bays, and planned future roundabouts, to enhance the route's efficiency for locals, tourists, freight, and agricultural vehicles. The improvements, delivered on budget and ahead of schedule, reflect ongoing collaboration with community leaders and support regional growth, tourism, and freight reliability.
Tags: Chris Bishop Tim van de Molen Transport Minister SH5 SH28 Harwoods Road Tīrau NZTA Mamaku Range Waimakariri RoadFunding Approved for SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge Strengthening in Hawke’s Bay
5 months ago | 778 viewsFunding has been approved for strengthening the SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge in Hawke’s Bay, addressing current speed and weight restrictions that have impacted freight operators since October 2022. The project, costing between $10–$20 million, is set to begin construction in 2026 and will upgrade the bridge to support High Productivity Motor Vehicles and 50MAX configurations, enhancing transport efficiency and regional economic growth. Temporary restrictions will remain until completion, with ongoing stakeholder engagement and community support emphasized by government officials.
Tags: Chris Bishop Katie Nimon Catherine Wedd NZ Transport Agency SH50 Ngaruroro River Bridge Hawke’s Bay NZTA Transport Minister Napier MP freight sector