Articles tagged with Sh2
New SH29/Takitimu Drive Flyover Boosts Bay of Plenty Transport Efficiency
1 week ago | 178 viewsThe opening of the SH29/Takitimu Drive Toll Road flyover bridge marks a key milestone in the Takitimu North Link Stage 1 project, enhancing connectivity between Tauranga and Te Puna with a 6.8km four-lane expressway. This complex infrastructure, built in a sensitive urban wetland environment, includes major earthworks and advanced construction techniques, supporting improved traffic flow and safety. As one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions, the Bay of Plenty will benefit from this project’s goal to boost economic growth and freight efficiency, with completion expected in 2028.
Tags: Chris Bishop Takitimu North Link SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road Tauranga Bay of Plenty Kōpūrererua Valley Reserve Tauriko New Zealand Transport MinisterNZTA Unveils Phased Major Transport Projects Pipeline to Boost NZ Economy
4 weeks ago | 291 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed NZTA's Major Transport Projects Pipeline, outlining the phased delivery of key Roads of National Significance and major public transport projects to support economic growth and job creation. The pipeline details three phases: current construction and procurement of major roads and regional projects, preparation and route protection for upcoming projects, and slower progress on longer-term initiatives, ensuring a balanced investment across new corridors and existing infrastructure maintenance. Despite challenges like rising construction costs and reduced fuel excise duty, the government maintains an ambitious, responsible transport program aimed at building a safe, reliable, and resilient transport system nationwide.
Tags: Chris Bishop NZTA Roads of National Significance Northland Expressway Takitimu North Link Waikato Expressway Northwestern Busway Eastern Busway Melling Interchange SH29 Tauriko WestFull Construction Begins on Pepe Stream Bridge Replacement on SH25 Coromandel
1 month ago | 258 viewsFull construction on the Pepe Stream Bridge replacement on State Highway 25 in Coromandel will begin next week, following enabling works that started in May 2026. The project aims to improve traffic flow and regional accessibility by replacing the 83-year-old single-lane bridge with a new two-lane structure, with completion expected next year. Additional bridge replacements and resilience investments are planned across the region to enhance safety and reliability for communities, freight, and emergency services.
Tags: Chris Bishop Scott Simpson Pepe Stream Bridge Coromandel State Highway 25 Ramarama Stream Bridge Kirikiri Stream Bridge SH27 SH3 Mangapepeke CulvertNZTA Awards Beca Design Contract for New Two-Lane SH2 Pekatahi Bridge
1 month ago | 273 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop announced that NZTA has awarded a design contract to Beca for a new two-lane replacement of the one-lane SH2 Pekatahi Bridge, aiming to improve safety, resilience, and reliability. The new 325-meter bridge will feature earthquake-resilient foundations, an elevated deck to withstand flooding, and be constructed alongside the existing bridge to avoid long-term closures, with construction expected to start by mid-2027 pending funding approval. Meanwhile, NZTA will continue maintaining the current bridge, which remains safe but prioritized for replacement due to resilience concerns, with costs estimated between $64 and $69 million and construction lasting 18-24 months.
Tags: Chris Bishop NZ Transport Agency Beca State Highway 2 Pekatahi Bridge Eastern Bay of Plenty SH2 National Land Transport Programme TairāwhitiWaikato’s SH27 Ohinekaua Bridge Replacement Begins June 2024
1 month ago | 531 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
2 months ago | 771 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
2 months ago | 436 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
3 months ago | 596 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
3 months ago | 677 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
4 months ago | 984 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
5 months ago | 805 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
6 months ago | 1681 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
6 months ago | 968 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
7 months ago | 1530 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
8 months ago | 1014 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 NZTA