Minor finishing work continues on the Rangiriri section of the Waikato Expressway. Traffic has been on all four lanes and at 100km/h since Easter 2017.
The Rangiriri section will be a vital part of the primary transport corridor for the Waikato region, connecting Auckland to the agricultural and business centres of Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Connect the Longswamp and Ohinewai sections of the expressway.
Improve connectivity from Auckland to Huntly and further south.
Improve safety, particularly for those using the Rangiriri and Te Kauwhata intersections.
Provide improved connections for the community.
The Waikato Expressway will be 102km long, running from the Bombay Hills to south of Cambridge. It will provide for two lanes of traffic in each direction divided by a central median barrier. Local roads and interchanges will generally be serviced by bridges and underpasses.
When complete the Waikato Expressway will be the key strategic transport corridor for the Waikato region, connecting Auckland to the agricultural and business centres of Waikato and Bay of Plenty. The Expressway will improve economic growth and productivity through more efficient movement of people and freight.
Other benefits include:
The Rangiriri section will:
