Read about the projects delivered for communities by the 2021-24 National Land Transport Programme.


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Retiring the 100-year-old Awakino Tunnel

Journeys are now safer and more reliable for people travelling on State Highway 3 (SH3) between Taranaki and Waikato thanks to a new route bypassing the 100-year old Awakino Tunnel.

Kaitiakitanga in action: Supporting native species around Mt Messenger

As part of the work underway to construct a safer route than the steep, narrow and winding road over Mt Messenger on State Highway 3, Waka Kotahi is working with Ngāti Tama to restore over 3,650 hectares of land in this area.

Innovative new roundabout ups safety in New Plymouth

Fourteen crashes at a busy New Plymouth intersection resulted in the installation of an innovative new half-roundabout to improve safety and traffic flow.