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A landslide has blocked Scenic Drive between Arataki Visitor Centre and West Coast Rd - in the same place as one in October last year. An Auckland Transport spokesman said he expected it will take til July 19 to open one lane, but it may be longer if more material falls. The slip happened on July … View moreA landslide has blocked Scenic Drive between Arataki Visitor Centre and West Coast Rd - in the same place as one in October last year. An Auckland Transport spokesman said he expected it will take til July 19 to open one lane, but it may be longer if more material falls. The slip happened on July 15 at about 9am. In the meantime motorists have a 20 minute detour via Shaw and West Coast Rds, he said.
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The maximum motorway speed around Auckland's Waterview Tunnel will increase from Monday 23rd July next week from 80kmh to 100kmh. However, the maximum speed limit of the tunnel itself will remain at 80kmh.
"The Transport Agency takes adjusting speed limits very seriously and we have … View moreThe maximum motorway speed around Auckland's Waterview Tunnel will increase from Monday 23rd July next week from 80kmh to 100kmh. However, the maximum speed limit of the tunnel itself will remain at 80kmh.
"The Transport Agency takes adjusting speed limits very seriously and we have appreciated people's patience while the necessary investigations, consultation and legal processes were completed."
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