The forecast $410 million investment in the Hawke’s Bay land transport system during the 2021–24 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) period is targeted at improving safety and resilience while supporting the region’s economy and forecast growth.
Te Matau-a-Māui – Hawke’s Bay NLTP 2023 update
We've reached a major milestone in our work to strengthen the resilience of State Highway 2, with resource consent for a new Waikare Gorge bridge lodged.
The project will see a new 160-metre bridge built across the Waikare Gorge (view preferred bridge option below) and a 3.9km realignment of the road.
State highways in Hawke’s Bay were significantly damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle. Our teams are on the ground, working hard to reconnect communities and get Hawke’s Bay moving again.
Making SH2 between Wairoa and Bay View safer is a priority. We are making steady progress on the $32.5m SH2/SH35 passing opportunities project. Four slow vehicle bays have been constructed at Matahorua, Kotemaori, Wharerata and at Waikoau Hill, with another two currently in construction at Mohaka and Kakariki (near Kotemaori). These are in addition to a number of existing slow vehicle bays already on SH2. Unfortunately, a number of sections of SH2 have been significantly damaged by the cyclone and are needing repair.
SH2/SH35 passing opportunities
A fit-for-purpose transport network is essential to support the growth of the Hawke’s Bay region. The SH2 College Road to Silverstream project aims to increase regional development, safety, resilience, and accessibility. The $13 million project includes road realignment and passing opportunities.
SH2 College Road to Silverstream Station
State Highway 5 is a critical link between Hawke’s Bay and the Upper North Island. Feedback from stakeholders and the public included concerns about the lack of sufficient investment in this corridor and of a long-term corridor investment plan. There have been a large number of serious and fatal crashes that have led to 130 death and serious injuries over the last seven years. The implementation of the 80km/h speed limit (for approximately 60% of the corridor) was the first step to significantly reduce deaths and serious injuries. This is, however, only one component of making SH5 safer and more resilient. We are now working on programme for short-term and long-term investment. We are also progressing a Programme Business Case (PBC) to develop solutions for the corridor alongside our partners and stakeholders.
Maintenance activity undertaken during 2021/22:
Maintenance infographic for 2021/22 [JPG, 1.2 MB]
Planned maintenance for 2022/23:
Maintenance infographic for 2022/23 [PNG, 154 KB]
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency sought feedback on its speed management plan for state highways. Submissions closed on 12 December 2022.
The plan is now undergoing the certification process with a newly formed Speed Management Committee, which provide an independent review of Waka Kotahi speed management plans and advise the Director of Land Transport.
Once a decision has been made by the Director, which we anticipate will happen later this year, we will publish it on our website. We will also inform all partners, stakeholders, and submitters that requested an email update of the outcome.
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