Infrastructure
Roads, bridges, highways and the funding and projects that keep freight moving.
Second Ashburton bridge a step closer as NZTA signs design contract
A long-awaited second bridge over the Ashburton River has moved a step closer, with a key agreement signed to advance detailed design ahead of construction next…
Southland’s top infrastructure projects and people recognised
Avalanche safety improvements at the Homer Tunnel and two stand-out foremen were among the winners at the Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) Southland 2025 Construction Awards…
Weight limits on Hawke’s Bay’s Fernhill Bridge ‘costing region millions’, freight body says
Weight limits on Hawke’s Bay’s Fernhill Bridge, south of Napier, are forcing costly detours and adding to emissions, says Transporting New Zealand, which is urging the transport…
Transporting NZ cautions against ‘anything goes’ approach to rural road rules
Transporting New Zealand says calls to relax rules around agricultural vehicles on rural roads must be balanced with safety and infrastructure concerns, following a 1News report…
Auckland’s Eastern Busway flyover to open ahead of schedule
A key piece of Auckland’s Eastern Busway project is set to open five months ahead of schedule, promising to ease congestion around one of the city’s…
EROAD backs ‘smarter, fairer’ move to electronic road user charging
Transport technology company EROAD has welcomed the Government’s plan to transition all vehicles in New Zealand to an electronic road user charges (eRUC) system, describing it as a "smarter, fairer, and more sustainable approach" to funding transport infrastructure.
EROAD launches ‘vehicle-aware’ navigation solution
EROAD has announced an expanded partnership with global digital mapping firm HERE Technologies to launch its first-ever "vehicle-aware navigation" solution for Australia and New Zealand.The new…
Road safety takes centre stage at Fleet Day 2025
More than 1500 guests gathered at Mystery Creek on July 30 for EROAD Fleet Day 2025, which brought together light and heavy fleet operators for a…
Govt clamps down on road cone overkill
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says local councils will soon be required to take a more "commonsense approach" to temporary traffic management before receiving government funding. The…
State highway repairs ramp up across top of South Island
Motorists in the upper South Island are being warned to expect months of disruption as the NZ Transport Agency prepares to undertake extensive repairs across several state…