State highway projects

Updated: 20 December 2010

As one of New Zealand’s critical transport links, ongoing maintenance keeps the Auckland Harbour Bridge in good condition for the 165,000 cars that cross it daily. A recent project has seen the box girders, also known as the clip-ons, strengthened to their maximum capacity. Approximately 900 tonnes of steel has been bolted and welded onto the clip-ons to extend the life of the bridge.... more

Updated: 10 October 2011

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 were completed and ready to use in March 2010. For more information refer to Fact Sheet and FAQs below.... more

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

Updated: 12 August 2011

The Muldoon’s Corner project on the Rimutaka Hill Road, approximately 50km from Wellington, will improve safety, visibility, and security for road users.

The project received funding through the Government's Jobs and Growth stimulus package of February 2009, allowing construction to commence in August 2009, 30 months ahead of programme.

Construction is expected be completed by mid-2012.... more

Updated: 3 October 2011

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

Updated: 12 December 2011

Complete replacement of more than 3km of existing crash barrier, with a new enhanced crash barrier system, together with new posts and anchoring along SH1 Thorndon Overbridge. The replacement extends to both Aotea Quay on and off Ramps and also includes improved barrier terminations at the bridge and ramp approaches.... more

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

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

Updated: 11 March 2011

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

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