Articles tagged with Sh2
Waikato’s SH27 Ohinekaua Bridge Replacement Begins June 2024
1 week ago | 189 viewsConstruction of a new bridge on State Highway 27 (SH27) between Tahuna and Patetonga in Waikato will begin in June to replace the 80-year-old Ohinekaua Stream Bridge, ensuring the route remains safe and reliable for daily users. Downer NZ is contracted for the $3.26 million project, with a temporary single-lane Bailey bridge and diversion to maintain traffic flow during construction, expected to finish by the end of the year. This bridge replacement is part of a wider 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme focusing on repairing and upgrading priority bridges nationwide to improve resilience and support freight, tourism, and community connectivity.
Tags: Chris Bishop SH27 Ohinekaua Stream Bridge Downer NZ Waikato National Land Transport Programme NZTA SH3 Mangapepeke SH25 Pepe Stream Bridge SH82 Elephant Hill BridgeBudget 2026 Invests $400M to Strengthen NZ Roads and Improve Disaster Preparedness
3 weeks ago | 381 viewsBudget 2026 allocates $400 million to enhance infrastructure resilience, emergency management, and hazard information across New Zealand, focusing on protecting vulnerable communities from severe weather and natural disasters. Key projects include strengthening critical state highways prone to landslides and erosion, developing the first national Flood Map for property-level risk assessment, and modernizing emergency systems for real-time coordination during crises. This investment aims to reduce long-term costs, improve disaster preparedness, and ensure faster recovery by proactively addressing infrastructure weaknesses and improving risk management.
Tags: Nicola Willis Chris Bishop Budget 2026 New Zealand Flood Map SH2 Waioweka Gorge SH3 Awakino Gorge SH25 Coromandel SH60 Tākaka HillNew Culverts Completed on SH3 to Boost Resilience and Safety in Taranaki
4 weeks ago | 229 viewsTwo new culverts on State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth have been completed as part of the Government’s priority bridge replacement programme to enhance infrastructure resilience and ensure safe, reliable transport routes. The programme, included in the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme, targets aging bridges and culverts across New Zealand, with several replacements and upgrades underway or planned to support freight, tourism, and local communities. Additionally, near Taumarunui, the Kururau Stream Water Drive bridge replacement is nearly finished, providing a modern, resilient structure to maintain safety and reliability on SH43.
Tags: Chris Bishop Mangapepeke No. 1 Mangapepeke No. 2 Kururau Stream Water Drive NZTA SH3 SH43 SH25 SH82 SH6SH2 Hakanui Straight Upgrade Completed Early to Boost Flood Resilience
1 month ago | 323 viewsMajor flood resilience upgrades on an 850-metre section of State Highway 2 near Te Karaka in Tairāwhiti have been completed two months early, including raising the road by three metres, installing large culverts, diverting the Hakanui Stream, and strengthening the road surface. Funded through the Government’s $609.25 million North Island Weather Event recovery programme, these improvements aim to reduce flooding closures that disrupt communities, businesses, freight, and emergency services, as highlighted by past events like Cyclone Gabrielle. Delivered in partnership with local iwi and contractors, the project enhances future weather resilience and has already proven effective during recent heavy rain and Cyclone Vaianu.
Tags: Chris Bishop Hakanui Straight SH2 Te Karaka Cyclone Gabrielle Cyclone Vaianu Transport Rebuild East Coast Te Aitanga a Māhaki Jesse James Contracting Fulton HoganNew Roundabout at SH2/Wainui Road Boosts Safety and Traffic Flow Near Ōpōtiki
2 months ago | 452 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop announced the completion of a new roundabout at the SH2 and Wainui Road intersection near Ōpōtiki, enhancing safety and efficiency on a busy corridor with a history of crashes. This upgrade is part of a $37.5 million SH2 safety improvement project, which includes two additional tear-drop roundabouts near Waiōtahe River Bridge, expected to be finished by April 2027. The project also features road widening, new barriers, and improved markings, aiming to reduce accidents and support local communities and freight traffic.
Tags: Chris Bishop Dana Kirkpatrick Transport Minister SH2 Wainui Road Ōpōtiki Waiōtahe River Bridge Tauranga Gisborne New Zealand GovernmentWaihoehoe Road Upgrade Begins to Boost Auckland’s Transport Network by 2028
3 months ago | 645 viewsConstruction has begun on the Waihoehoe Road Upgrade, a key project aimed at enhancing transport connections and supporting long-term growth in Auckland’s rapidly expanding South Auckland area. The upgrade will widen a 400-metre section of Waihoehoe Road, add new lanes and signalised intersections, and improve access to the new Drury train station and nearby housing developments, forming part of a major east-west arterial route. Scheduled for completion by mid-2028 at a cost of $136 to $148 million, the project integrates roads and rail to support future public transport, safety, and community connectivity.
Tags: Chris Bishop Waihoehoe Road Auckland Drury Ngākōroa Paerātā SH1 Papakura SH22 Drury KiwiRail Transport MinisterNew Roundabout on SH5 and SH28 Improves Safety and Traffic Flow Near Tīrau
3 months ago | 595 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop announced the completion of a $6 million roundabout at the SH5/SH28 Harwoods Road intersection near Tīrau, aiming to improve safety on a corridor with a history of serious crashes, including 18 deaths and 64 serious injuries from 2014 to 2024. This project is part of broader safety upgrades along SH5, including road widening, right-turn bays, and planned future roundabouts, to enhance the route's efficiency for locals, tourists, freight, and agricultural vehicles. The improvements, delivered on budget and ahead of schedule, reflect ongoing collaboration with community leaders and support regional growth, tourism, and freight reliability.
Tags: Chris Bishop Tim van de Molen Transport Minister SH5 SH28 Harwoods Road Tīrau NZTA Mamaku Range Waimakariri RoadSH2 Waioweka Gorge Reopens with Controlled Single-Lane Access from Feb 9
4 months ago | 1444 viewsAfter severe weather caused flooding and landslips that closed SH2 through Waioweka Gorge, intensive work over three weeks has allowed a single lane to reopen for essential travel under piloted convoy conditions starting 9 February. Crews continue clearing debris, improving drainage, and monitoring the vulnerable route, with convoys operating three times daily in each direction along the 37km stretch. Travelers are advised to only travel if necessary, allow extra time, and exercise extreme caution as the area remains an active worksite with possible short-notice closures.
Tags: Chris Bishop SH2 Waioweka Gorge NZ Transport Agency Ōpōtiki Matawai Tairāwhiti Eastern Bay of Plenty Tauranga Bridge Te Wera RoadNorth Island Storm Recovery: Rapid Repairs Restore Key Transport Links
4 months ago | 695 viewsSevere storms and flooding caused widespread damage to North Island’s transport infrastructure, leading to road closures and isolation of communities, with urgent restoration efforts underway. Significant progress has been made reopening state highways and rail lines, though some sections, particularly on SH25, SH2, and SH35, remain closed due to extensive slips and landslides, requiring ongoing repair and safety monitoring. The government emphasizes the importance of investing in transport resilience, highlighting recent successful upgrades that have withstood the severe weather and committing to continued support and improvements for future storm recovery.
Tags: Chris Bishop North Island Northland Waikato Tauranga Coromandel Bay of Plenty SH25 SH35 NZTANgākōroa Train Station and SH22 Drury Upgrade Begin Construction in South Auckland
6 months ago | 1299 viewsConstruction has begun on the Ngākōroa Train Station and interim upgrade of the SH22/Jezmond Road intersection as part of the SH22 Drury Upgrade project to improve transport options and support South Auckland's growing population. The project includes widening a 2km section of SH22, adding a fourth leg to the intersection, and building new railway stations funded by a $2.3 billion government investment, with Ngākōroa Station expected to open in 2027. Full construction of the SH22 upgrade, costing between $168 million and $197 million, will start in 2027 after land acquisition and funding approval.
Tags: Ngākōroa Station SH22 Drury Upgrade Mr Peters Mr Bishop Rt Hon Winston Peters KiwiRail NZ Transport Agency Papakura Pukekohe AucklandNew Two-Lane SH25 Pepe Stream Bridge Approved to Ease Coromandel Traffic
6 months ago | 813 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop announced the contract for the design, consenting, and construction of a new two-lane Pepe Stream Bridge on State Highway 25, replacing the current over-80-year-old single-lane bridge that causes severe congestion. The $22 million project, led by Fulton Hogan with support from WSP, includes pedestrian paths and is expected to begin construction in late 2026, opening by December 2027, with traffic management continuing during the interim. Coromandel MP Scott Simpson emphasized the bridge’s importance for community safety, smoother holiday travel, and boosting the local economy.
Tags: Chris Bishop Scott Simpson Pepe Stream Bridge SH25 New Zealand Transport Agency Fulton Hogan WSP Tairua Coromandel NZTANZTA Awards Contract for SH29 Tauriko West Road Phase 1 Construction
9 months ago | 1220 viewsThe NZ Transport Agency has awarded a $42 million contract to HEB Construction Limited to begin construction on the Ōmanawa Bridge replacement in October, as part of the State Highway 29 Tauriko West project. This project aims to enhance safety, resilience, and freight efficiency along SH29, a crucial corridor in the Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga triangle, with a total of $7 billion already allocated for Government-funded projects nationwide. Future phases of the project will involve route protection and consenting for a new four-lane SH29, supporting growth in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty with improved travel times and reduced accidents.
Tags: NZ Transport Agency SH29 Tauriko West Road Ōmanawa Bridge Transport Minister Chris Bishop HEB Construction Limited Port of Tauranga Redwood Interchange Takitimu North Link interchange Tauriko Business Estate.