SH1 Kamo Bypass Stage Two
When will the bypass open?
Construction of the Kamo bypass commenced in 2010 and opened to traffic on 4 September 2011.
How much will it cost?
The construction costs for Kamo Bypass stage 2 are being funded by NZTA and Whangarei District Council and come to $13.3M.
The estimated cost of the overall project is $23M.
The southern projects are estimated to cost in the region of $20 million and take around two years to complete.
What is the Spedding Road link?
This is a Council project that will link Spedding Road with the proposed bypass to improve connectivity between local roads and the bypass.
You can contact the Council’s Roading Manager, Jeff Devine on 09 430 4226 for more information.
What about walking and cycling?
There are signalised pedestrian crossings and footpaths to enable pedestrians to walk the length of the bypass and to connect to adjacent streets.
Tarewa Road to Selwyn Avenue Improvements
Why is the work necessary?
To provide better flow of traffic and improve safety by providing consistent laning on SH1 from the Tarewa Road intersection to Selwyn Avenue intersection and reduce congestion at the of SH1/SH14, Selwyn, Central and Fourth Avenues and Tarewa Road intersections.
What upgrades are proposed?
- A painted flush median between Kamo Road and Kensington Road including alternative parking along this part of the route
- Four lanes on SH1, between Selwyn and Fourth Avenue
- Upgrading intersections at Central, Selwyn and Fourth Avenue
- Related local road improvements by Whangarei District Council
- Upgrade of SH1/SH14 intersection
- Four lanes on SH1, between SH14 and the Tarewa Road intersections
- Upgrade and signalisation of the Tarewa Road Intersection
How much will it cost?
The projects are estimated to cost in the region of $20 million and take around two years to complete.
How can I find out more about each project?
For general enquiries on the Tarewa Road to Selwyn Avenue improvements and the safety works between Kamo Road and Kensington Road contact NZTA's Whangarei Urban Corridor Manager Howard Marshall on 09 928 8726, howard.marshall@nzta.govt.nz.
For information related to Whangarei works including parking between Kamo and Kensington Road please contact Whangarei District Council's Roading Manager Jeff Devine on 09 430 4226, jeffreyd@wdc.govt.nz.
