Infrastructure
Roads, bridges, highways and the funding and projects that keep freight moving.
Redundancies as EROAD restructures for growth
EROAD says it is restructuring the business to focus on investment priorities for financial year 2018 and beyond. Chief executive Steven Newman says it is to…
Waterview Tunnels continue the momentum
The opening of the Waterview Tunnels is another important step in the continuing development of Auckland’s road transport network says National Road Carriers. “We welcome the…
Kaikoura slip clearance reaches half-way mark
Work to clear slips that cut off road and rail links to Kaikoura have reached the halfway point, contractors estimate. North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR)…
Funding approved for Auckland’s Lincoln Road improvements
A $46.4 million funding boost to start the Lincoln Road Corridor Improvements Project in West Auckland has been welcomed by transport minister Simon Bridges. The NZ…
Land Rover Discovery takes Lions off-road
Land Rover took Lions players for an off-road spin in its new Discovery. It was not only a chance for some of the squad to get…
Waterview twin tunnels officially open
The $1.4 billion twin Waterview tunnels completing the western ring route through Auckland were officially opened on Sunday by prime minister Bill English, transport minister Simon…
Insider trader no longer working at EROAD
EROAD says it no longer employs a person convicted of insider trading this week. Chief executive Steven Newman says the person, who was an employee at…
Road risk guide for senior managers available
Road safety charity Brake has published a new guide aimed at senior managers in organisations with at-work drivers. In collaboration with Quartix, the Managing road risk…
Waterview Tunnel opening early July
Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel will open to traffic in early July, marking the biggest milestone in the city’s transport network in more than half a century. The…
Road pricing needed sooner rather than later
The Road Transport Forum is adamant that the Government and Auckland Council should just “get on with it” when it comes to instituting congestion charging or…