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Roadworks to cause disruptions at Waharoa
Stop-go traffic management will be in place on SH27 at Waharoa but some streets will close
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Taupō to Tūrangi SH1 closures extended
Waka Kotahi has announced more closures due to weather hampering progress.
Raglan road works close State Highway 23 overnight for three weeks
NZTA says the road to Raglan will be 'smoother than the left-hander at Manu Bay'.
Road to close on key Waikato-BoP route
A road over the Kaimai Range will be closed overnight at times over the next few months.
Detour required near Matamata for three weeks
Motorists will have to take an alternative route to allow for road works.
Minister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOP
Construction kicked off today on the $43.5 million dollar Piarere roundabout.
Holiday over - it's back to road works for Waikato crews
NZTA is reminding Waikato motorists of significant upcoming roadworks.
SH29 at Hinuera to close during the day
NZTA just announced daytime road closures near Matamata in February.
Delays for SH1 South Waikato as road widened for median barriers
Works in two areas south of Ātiamuri will see delays on SH1.
Roadworks to close Taupō to Tūrangi route for five days
Daytime closures and stop/go management will be in place along SH1 from Taupō to Tūrangi.
Up to 90 minutes added to travel times on Ruapehu highway
Upcoming Ruapehu District roadworks could see 90 minutes added to travel times.
Work to recommence on Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway
Overnight closures in Taupiri and Horotiu begin on January 14.
Motorists call for urgent pothole repairs on major roads
Man's car damaged when he struck a pothole at 100km/h on State Highway 1 near Taupō.
Safety improvements for dangerous stretch of SH1
The stretch of SH1 has seen six deaths and many accidents in the last ten years.
Cambridge roadworks: Diversions and closures for Moffat Road
Heavy vehicles will need to use SH29/Takitimu Drive Toll Rd, which will be toll exempted.
Waikato sees majority of Christmas-New Year road fatalities
There were seven vehicle-related fatalities in Waikato this holiday period.
Road delays expected throughout Waikato ahead of festival
Rhythm and Vines is back with a bang for 2023.
Four serious crashes in Waikato over Christmas
There have been two fatal crashes in the Waikato so far this holiday season.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in February 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Joy to the Waikato, the roadworks cease
NZ Transport Agency provides a few tips to aid smooth travel this summer.
'Emotional response' as Coromandel communities reconnected
Motorists can travel the quick way across the Coromandel Peninsula once again.
'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quickly
Present were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.
Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway
A site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.
SH1 re-opens on all four lanes at Rangiriri
Remedial works at the site are wrapping up.
'Frustration' after SH1 repairs delayed by 15 months
The completion date for the works has shot out another 15 months.
Major evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga route
Remedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.
Christmas lead-up sees roads closed across Coromandel, North Waikato
Waka Kotahi says road renewals season is almost at the halfway point.
SH1B Telephone Rd gets permanent detour signs as no fix in sight
The crossing was closed due to safety concerns in April 2022.
Billion dollar solution needed for Taupō's beautiful but deadly highway
What's next for the accident hotspot on SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi?
Shared path to be joined by pump track as Morrinsville reimagined
The new perimeter path links with river walk to create a loop