Auckland Motorway Strategic Plan: Smarter Traffic and Targeted Investment for Growth

The NZ Transport Agency has released the Auckland Motorway Strategic Plan (AMSP), a 30+ year strategy focused on smarter traffic management, targeted capacity increases, and wider transport system improvements to optimize the existing motorway network and support Auckland’s growth beyond two million people. The plan emphasizes making better use of current infrastructure through measures like Time of Use Charging, addressing bottlenecks with targeted investments, and enhancing public transport, active modes, and freight efficiency to reduce motorway congestion. This long-term strategy, developed in partnership with Auckland Council, will guide future investment decisions and regional transport planning but does not represent immediate construction or funding commitments.