State highway projects
Our role in managing New Zealand's state highways includes working with the government and partners throughout the country to identify and respond to opportunities to improve safety, capacity and efficiency on our roads. One of our key goals is to support economic growth and productivity throughout New Zealand. Together, we develop projects based on thorough analysis and, where appropriate, extensive consultation to ensure they can be implemented cost effectively while delivering immediate and long-term gains to road users and the economy as a whole.
Updated: 18 December 2009
As part of NZ Transport Agency’s ongoing maintenance programme, the box girders (clip-ons) are undergoing a strengthening upgrade.... more
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- Maintenance
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Updated: 23 February 2010
Installation of gantries, electronic signs, cabling and CCTV cameras to assist with traffic management and traveller information. The Lane Control Signs on SH1 from the Terrace Tunnel in Wellington city centre to Ngauranga Gorge will be ready for use in March 2010. For more information refer to Fact Sheet and FAQs below.... more
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- Traffic management
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Auckland
Ramp signalling
Updated: 30 November 2009
NZTA's current project - working collaboratively with Auckland's local and regional councils and ARTA - has seen the installation of 61 ramp signals on the Southern, Northern and Northwestern motorways as part of a comprehensive motorway management system which is now completed. Another 33 are planned for the Western Ring Route between Manukau and Albany as it is being built.... more
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- Traffic management
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Wellington
Rimutaka Corner (Muldoon's) Easing
Updated: 21 June 2010
This project will realign SH2 1km south of the Rimutaka summit on the Wellington side of the hill.... more
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- Project type:
- Realignment
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Nelson / Marlborough / Tasman
Ruby Bay Bypass
Updated: 15 February 2010
The Ruby Bay Bypass will be a more direct route between Motueka and Nelson, improving efficiency and safety on the highway. It realigns SH60 inland away from the Mapua/Ruby Bay townships and resolves the existing issues of the State Highway where the road has multiple speed limits, is prone to erosion and dotted with no less than 145 access points.... more
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- Regional development
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Wellington
Thorndon Overbridge Safety Improvements
Updated: 28 May 2010
Removal of existing crash barriers and replacement of new enhanced crash barriers.... more
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- Maintenance
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Updated: 7 December 2009
This project will seal the remaining 19km of road on SH1, between Waitiki Landing and Cape Reinga in New Zealand's far north. It will have major benefits for safety and ecology in the area.... more
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- Seal extensions
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Updated: 17 November 2009
The Northern Gateway Toll Road (NGTR) is the first toll road in New Zealand to be fully electronic and was one of New Zealand’s largest and most challenging roading construction projects. It extends the Northern Motorway (SH1) 7.5km further north from Orewa to Puhoi and provides an alternative to the two-lane road through Orewa and Waiwera.... more
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- Major urban highways
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Hawke's Bay
SH2 Matahorua Gorge
Updated: 21 January 2010
The SH2 Matahorua Gorge Realignment will deliver safety and efficiency benefits for the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne regions, helping to make a vulnerable and challenging piece of highway a more secure and reliable route.... more
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- Realignment
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Manawatu / Wanganui
SH1 Ohingaiti to Makohine Realignment
Updated: 4 February 2010
The 3.6km Ohingaiti to Makohine Realignment will provide safer and easier journeys for motorists travelling through the North Island through the construction of a 3.6km realignment.... more
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- Project type:
- Realignment
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