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Media Releases

All media releases since 30 June 2004 from Transit's national and regional offices, plus some key earlier releases, can be accessed below.

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Traffic Investigation Shows How People Are Using Roundabouts at Welcome Bay and Maungatapu 14/05/2008
Transit says 'thank you' as Cobham Bridge work forges ahead 12/05/2008
Procession of bridge beams for the new Dowse Interchange 09/05/2008
SH1 Northern Motorway traffic bulletin Sunday 11 - Wednesday 14 09/05/2008
Northbound motorists to wake up to temporary SH2 diversion at Korokoro 08/05/2008
Transit to carry out inspection work on SH6 at Nevis Bluff 08/05/2008
Work Starts on Replacement Arahura Road Rail Bridge 08/05/2008
Northern Motorway (SH1) Resurfacing to Finish Tomorrow 08/05/2008
All lanes open on Northern Motorway - Transit thanks motorists 08/05/2008
Kopu Bridge construction planned for 2010/11 06/05/2008
Northern Motorway (SH1) resurfacing continuing this week 05/05/2008
Webcams will help Christchurch motorists make informed travel decisions 02/05/2008
New Wellington webcams to help motorists make informed travel decisions 01/05/2008
Northern Motorway (SH1) Oteha-Silverdale resurfacing - route advice this evening 29/04/2008
Wellingtonians show interest in how to keep city on the move 29/04/2008
Use alternative routes this evening to avoid delays on Northern Motorway (SH1) 28/04/2008
SH1 Oteha-Silverdale resurfacing - allow extra time for journey and use alternative routes 24/04/2008
Alexandra intersection improvement ideas open for scrutiny 24/04/2008
SH20 Manukau Harbour Crossing traffic bulletin: Sunday 27 - Thursday 1 May 24/04/2008
SH1 Northern Motorway traffic bulletin: Monday 28 April - Thursday 1 May 24/04/2008
Solid start to Northern Motorway resurfacing - Transit thanks all motorists 23/04/2008
Public Information Day for Bethlehem Four Laning 23/04/2008
SH1 Oteha Valley Road to Silverdale resurfacing - LATEST UPDATE 21/04/2008
Transit to upgrade SH26 bypass intersection in Morrinsville 18/04/2008
SH20 Manukau Harbour Crossing traffic bulletin Sunday 20 April - Thursday 24 April 18/04/2008
SH1 Northern Motorway traffic bulletin: Sunday 20 - Thursday 24 April 18/04/2008
Transit New Zealand prepares for Auckland Harbour Bridge upgrade 16/04/2008
State Highway 25 Kopu Bridge Closure 15/04/2008
New surface on Northern Motorway - Oteha to Silverdale 14/04/2008
SH1 Northern Motorway traffic bulletin Sunday 13 Thursday - 17 April 12/04/2008
Alternative routes recommended to bypass Hamilton V8 traffic 11/04/2008
Construction begins on Manukau Harbour Crossing 09/04/2008
Roadworks on Hawke's Bay Expressway this month 04/04/2008
MacKays Crossing Project resealing progressing well 04/04/2008
First sod turned on Piarere to Oaktree safety project 04/04/2008
Work underway on permanent fix for MacKays Crossing 02/04/2008
Transit to begin laying asphalt surface tonight at MacKays Crossing 01/04/2008
Surf Lifesavers Take to the Mountains 31/03/2008
SH6 Kawarau Falls Bridge to Close for Repairs 31/03/2008
Road works on State Highway 2 28/03/2008
Construction start confirmed for SH18 Hobsonville Deviation and SH16 extension 26/03/2008
Community celebrates start of Ohingaiti safety improvements 26/03/2008
SH16 alternative route to Northland recommended this Easter holiday 20/03/2008
More busway to open 19/03/2008
SH1 Warkworth roading improvements moves into design phase 19/03/2008
Transit to close SH1 passing lanes this Easter Weekend 19/03/2008
Another new passing lane for SH3 18/03/2008
Transit installs Nelson electronic traffic information signs 14/03/2008
Public Information Day for Cambridge Bypass 13/03/2008
Current roadworks at MacKays Crossing finished by Friday 12/03/2008
Safety improvement project on SH1 in Oamaru a step closer 11/03/2008
Hundreds Turn out for Waterview Connection Open Days 10/03/2008
New regional manager for Waikato/Bay of Plenty 10/03/2008
Road users advised of 70km/h speed restriction at MacKays Crossing 07/03/2008
Transit New Zealand apologises for delays at MacKays Crossing today 06/03/2008
Further update on Transit safety work on SH6 near Roaring Meg 06/03/2008
Transit to continue with MacKays Crossing work as planned 06/03/2008
TB Busway Saturday 1 March - Friday 7 March 08 03/03/2008
New Stockman's Hill passing lane opens on SH3 29/02/2008
Update on Transit safety work on SH6 near Roaring Meg 29/02/2008
SH1 Waimakariri River Bridge Damage 29/02/2008
Second stage of final seal at MacKays Crossing begins this Sunday 29/02/2008
Piling for new Norton Road Rail Bridge begins 28/02/2008
Signals switched on at busy Hamilton intersection 22/02/2008
Overnight diversion off SH2 while footbridge work concludes 22/02/2008
Dowse Interchange construction to come to life with bridge beam placement 22/02/2008
Finishing touches to make Meeanee Interchange quieter 20/02/2008
Sealing at MacKays Crossing from Tuesday to conclude project 19/02/2008
Transit plans safety work on SH6 near Roaring Meg 18/02/2008
Northern Motorway resurfacing underway 18/02/2008
SH1 Southern Motorway Traffic bulletin 15/02/2008
SH1 southbound at Drury - Reopened 15/02/2008
Sealing at MacKays Crossing from Tuesday to conclude project 15/02/2008
Transit Responds To Community With Tunnel Option For Waterview Connection 08/02/2008
Expect traffic delays as tie in construction starts 08/02/2008
SH6 Taramaku Road/Rail Bridge closures 07/02/2008
Transit to begin construction on major safety project at Ohingaiti 01/02/2008
SH16 alternative route to Northland recommended this Auckland Anniversary weekend 24/01/2008
Transit to carry out SH50 Hawke's Bay Expressway roadworks at night 22/01/2008
Transit to start construction on major project in Paraparas 14/01/2008
Road improvements now underway for SH3 in Awakino 11/01/2008
Ngaruawahia Bypass design underway 08/01/2008
Gisborne state highways open for business 21/12/2007
Transit lowers speed limit in Dome Valley to 80 km/h 13/12/2007
Partners consider options for additional crossing 03/12/2007
Young talent recognised in geography competition 19/11/2007
Celebration time for completion of SH1 Awatere Bridge project 08/11/2007
Tree removal start of expressway tidy-up 08/11/2007
Extended blast closure on SH6 at Nevis Bluff on Wednesday 31 October  30/10/2007
Transit uplifts designation of East Taieri Bypass 30/10/2007
Meeanee Overbridge opens to northbound traffic 22/10/2007
New speed-activated warning signs installed to reduce crash risk near Pirongia 19/10/2007
Transit to close SH1 passing lanes at Labour Weekend 18/10/2007
Milford Road re-opens 18/10/2007
SH16 alternative route to Northland recommended this Labour weekend 17/10/2007
Milford Road not affected by recent earthquake 16/10/2007
SH94 Milford Road is now closed 16/10/2007
Transit plans safety work on SH6 at Nevis Bluff 15/10/2007
Transit to install barrier arms at Maketu intersection 10/10/2007
Next phase of ramp signals to go live on Southern Motorway 10/10/2007
Transit seeks public feedback on bus priority measures for Main South Road 10/10/2007
Trees Make Way for Harbour Link 05/10/2007
Hewletts Rd Opens Up as Stage 1 Finished 05/10/2007
Closure of SH1 Newlands southbound off-ramp 04/10/2007
Transit seeks public input on Christchurch Southern Motorway project 03/10/2007
Transit seeks public feedback on bus priority measures for Main North Road 03/10/2007
Welcome Bay roundabout proposal gets second green light 02/10/2007
SH1 Terrace Tunnel closure 02/10/2007
Bus Lane for Harbour Link 27/09/2007
SH1 Tumai - Waikouaiti realignment officially opens today 20/09/2007
New roundabout changes traffic flows in Hamilton's Avalon Drive 20/09/2007
SH1 Northcote Rd southbound off-ramp and lane closure 19/09/2007
Transit to build "twin" for existing Plimmerton Weigh Station 19/09/2007
Transit to investigate major projects on SH2: Katikati Bypass and Omokoroa Road Intersection 19/09/2007
Tree Pruning for Harbour Link 18/09/2007
Work started on Petone Station Park and Ride carpark 17/09/2007
Transit conducting SH60 Eureka Bend investigation work 13/09/2007
Transit moving ahead with SH2 River Road intersection improvements 06/09/2007
SH6 Tahunanui Intersection Upgrade ahead of schedule 06/09/2007
Review of SH1 Paremata to Plimmerton Upgrade officially started 05/09/2007
SH1 Cape Reinga hura whenua 31/08/2007
Transit delighted with recognition for major safety project 28/08/2007
Milford Road information kiosk open day 21/08/2007
Transit moves closer to making Ruby Bay Bypass a reality 21/08/2007
Transit to close Terrace Tunnel briefly for emergency exercise 15/08/2007
New SH1 lane from Northcote to Sunnynook 09/08/2007
Community information days for SH1 Warkworth improvements  07/08/2007
Planting Contract Awarded for Transmission Gully Project 06/08/2007
Transit celebrates start of work on SH2 Dowse to Petone Upgrade 03/08/2007
Transit to officially celebrate start of work on SH2 Dowse to Petone Upgrade 02/08/2007
Demolition of Buildings for Harbour Link almost Complete 02/08/2007
State Highway 35 Closed for Victoria Cross Celebrations 02/08/2007
SH5 temporarily closed for safety work 30/07/2007
Transit makes improvements to Maketu intersection 27/07/2007
Electronic speed warning signs - Mana Esplanade 27/07/2007
Road Innovation Award winners announced 27/07/2007
Transit tests Boer War Memorial 20/07/2007
Scheme Assessment Contract Let For Transmission Gully 18/07/2007
SH50 between Marakakaho and Ongaonga now open 18/07/2007
SH50 between Marakaekaho and Ongaonga to remain closed overnight 17/07/2007
Proposed Waioeka Gorge speed zone draws strong public interest 17/07/2007
Transit seeks second round of public input on transport solutions for Woodend 16/07/2007
Care urged in Northland due to surface flooding 15/07/2007
Last Set of Traffic Signals about to be turned on in Hewletts Road 13/07/2007
All Northland state highways now open 12/07/2007
Green light given for busy intersection upgrade 12/07/2007
Northland state highway update 11/07/2007
Auckland Harbour Bridge truck bylaw comes into effect 11/07/2007
Road warning signs damaged - Transit urges extra care 11/07/2007
Storms making driving dangerous north of Auckland 10/07/2007
Auckland Harbour Bridge is open 10/07/2007
SH1 closure Brynderwyns to Whangarei 10/07/2007
SH45 Katikara Bridge re-opens after floods 08/07/2007
Transit awards Wellington highway maintenance contract 06/07/2007
Minor traffic delays on Forest Lake Road as bypass bridge construction starts 06/07/2007
Pedestrian Access around Ballance Corner To Go 05/07/2007
Harbour Link Stage 2 Underway 04/07/2007
Work starts on sealing final stretch of SH1 in the country 03/07/2007
Transit welcomes Joint Council decisions on Manukau Harbour Crossing 02/07/2007
Transit starts record number of projects in 2007/08 26/06/2007
SH1 St Marks on-ramp to close 22/06/2007
Northern Motorway (SH1) and Central Motorway Junction Traffic Bulletin 20/06/2007
Important notice for road users: SH1 north of Kaikoura open from tomorrow 19/06/2007
Sports icon kicks off next phase of safety campaign 18/06/2007
Important notice for road users: Update on safety improvement work on SH1 north of Kaikoura 15/06/2007
SH1 Terrace Tunnel closures 15/06/2007
Wheels in motion for Breakwater Cycleway 13/06/2007
Northbound SH1 lanes closure 13/06/2007
State Highway 18 (SH18) Greenhithe Deviation Traffic Bulletin 12/06/2007
Updated: State highway 18 (SH18) Greenhithe Deviation traffic bulletin 08/06/2007
Transit to close a section of SH1 southbound for street light maintenance 08/06/2007
Transit Board approves SH1 speed reduction at Paekakariki 07/06/2007
Transit advises of power cable repair works on SH1 at Basin Reserve 07/06/2007
Road closures on SH1 due to safety improvement work 06/06/2007
SH3/Carroll St Te Kuiti Intersection Upgrade 05/06/2007
Traffic advisory: SH1 Ngauranga Gorge resurfacing this week 05/06/2007
Section of Victoria Street to be reopened making road two-way 05/06/2007
New eastbound on-ramp to SH18 Upper Harbour Highway 01/06/2007
Transit conducting SH1 guard rail works overnight next week 01/06/2007
Alternative route north recommended for Queen's Birthday weekend 31/05/2007
Passing lane closures on SH1 at Queen's Birthday Weekend 31/05/2007
SH1 Great South Road off-ramp and lanes to close 30/05/2007
Transit changes Harbour Bridge flag policy 29/05/2007
New Signals Turn on at Totara St for Harbour Link 25/05/2007
Argentine flag to fly on Auckland Harbour Bridge 24/05/2007
Bulgarian flag to fly on Auckland Harbour Bridge 23/05/2007
Traffic moves as deviation stays on track 23/05/2007
Transit project wins road safety award 22/05/2007
SH1 Onewa Road off-ramp closed from 28 May 21/05/2007
Transit leaps forward on SH2 Dowse to Petone Upgrade 18/05/2007
Transit decides not to proceed with Western Ring Route toll concept 04/04/2007
Abel Smith Street - permanent intersection closure 05/12/2006
Finishing touches made to Bar Bodega 07/11/2006
SH1 Terrace Tunnel to be closed - northbound 18/09/2006
Latest Travel Time Survey shows congestion is easing 31/08/2006
Bailey Bridge restores access to Mangamahu community 24/08/2006
Wellington Inner City Bypass manager wins award 23/08/2006
Transit to investigate further tunnelling of SH20 Waterview Connection 11/08/2006
Transit signs special agreement with Hamilton City Council for V8 Supercars 08/08/2006
Transit celebrates ALPURT B2 tunnel breakthrough 03/08/2006
Transit pursuing roadside car sellers (Waikato) 20/07/2006
Facelift for iconic underpass almost complete 20/07/2006
SH2 lane closures this weekend (Wellington) 20/07/2006
Belgian flag to fly on Auckland Harbour Bridge 20/07/2006
Transit pursuing roadside car sellers (Bay of Plenty) 20/07/2006
Transit begins construction on Manukau Extension motorway project 30/06/2006
Open day to be held for SH1 Old Hautere Road Safety Improvements 29/06/2006
Transit launches 10-year State Highway Forecast 28/06/2006
Speed limit changes for Marlborough roads  27/06/2006
Changes on the Southern Motorway as East Tamaki Connection steams ahead 26/06/2006
State Highway 25 Kopu Bridge night time closures complete 18/05/2006
Transit to conduct survey on Orewa to Puhoi toll road proposal 01/07/2004
ALPURT B2 consultation draws high level of interest 17/06/2004
Transit to hold public meeting on proposed ALPURT B2 toll road 10/05/2004
Transit enters Alliance to deliver ALPURT B2 06/04/2004