Brett Gliddon
New north Auckland motorway may be at risk of slips just weeks after opening
The multi million dollar Puhoi to Warkworth motorway could be at risk from a landslide just weeks after opening amid much fanfare. And it's been revealed the Transport Agency knew there was a problem… Video, Audio
Driven to distraction - pothole woe up and down the country
Cars are being ruined and frustration is growing in communities around the country over the state of our roads. Residents, particularly those in rural areas say the roading network is in a terrible… Audio
Transmission Gully opening date still unknown
An opening date for the long-awaited Transmission Gully is still unknown.
So far, only a quarter of the safety and quality assurance tests required under the contract to build the highway have been… Audio
NZTA considers cycling lane on Harbour Bridge, Councillor urges certainty
Waka Kotahi is investigating the possibility of converting a traffic lane on Auckland's Harbour Bridge to a cycle way - but cannot say how far off a decision is.
On Sunday hundreds of cyclists pushed… Video, Audio
Broken bridge, broken city
One sudden gust of wind and traffic around New Zealand's biggest city goes into a chaotic meltdown. How long will it take to fix the Auckland Harbour Bridge and why can't it be faster? Audio
Broken bridge, broken city
One sudden gust of wind and traffic around New Zealand's biggest city goes into a chaotic meltdown. How long will it take to fix the Auckland Harbour Bridge and why can't it be faster?
AudioHarbour Bridge: Temporary fix will 'hopefully' be in place later this week - Waka Kotahi/NZTA
Auckland's motorway system is expected to be under extreme pressure this morning after four out of eight lanes on the Harbour Bridge were forced to close.
A truck blew over on the bridge on Friday… Audio
60,000 cars using Waterview Tunnel every day
The Waterview Tunnel has reduced some commutes by 25 minutes, and traffic on some streets by up to 12,000 vehicles per day. Video, Audio
Waterview tunnel quiet on first Monday rush hour
How is Auckland's new tunnel is coping with its first Monday morning rush hour? NZTA's Brett Gliddon tells us. Audio
Safety checks delay Waterview tunnel opening
Auckland's $1.4 billion dollar Waterview tunnel will now not open before the middle of this year. The Transport Agency had hoped to open the tunnel last month. Audio
No date set for $1.4b Waterview Connection opening
Brett Gliddon, the Transport Agency's Auckland highways manager, has denied the delay is solely due to issues with the sprinkler system. Video, Audio
NZTA considers closing Auckland Harbour Bridge
Kathryn Ryan talks with NZ Transport Agencies Auckland and Northland Highway manager, Brett Gliddon. NZTA says if wind levels become too strong, the Harbour Bridge will be closed. Audio
Auckland southern motorway lanes closed
A truck carrying a digger struck the Penrose overbridge early this afternoon, closing all but one lane of the southern motorway and causing severe congestion. Audio
Reprieve for Auckland morning motorists this week
There's been a bit of a Christmas bonus for Auckland morning commuters so far this week; many people are getting to work on time because of a lack of congestion. Explaining what's behind the welcome… Audio
Alice The Giant Boring Machine - Brett Gliddon
After almost two years underground, Alice, the giant boring machine, has just made her breakthrough back to daylight. She's been drilling twin sets of tunnels, in the final stage of the Waterview… Audio
Light at end of tunnel for Auckland motorists
It has been a long time coming but finally there's light at the end of the tunnel for Auckland motorists. Audio
NZ's biggest motorway project needs repair
The country's biggest motorway project needs repairs because it's made with faulty concrete. Fletcher Building subsidiary Firth is having to front up to repairs for 35 customers. Audio
NZTA on latest with road closures
Bad weather has led to holiday chaos, with slips and flooding closing roads in the North Island and turning some camping areas to fields of mud. Audio
