The NZ Transport Agency, is undertaking a long-term programme of investment in State Highway 1 between Whangārei and Auckland. This investment aims to improve the safety, reliability and resilience of the state highway between Whangārei and Te Hana for local communities, visitors and freight.
In August–September 2017 we undertook public consultation on the Whangārei to Te Hana programme. The consultation received more than 800 pieces of feedback on the proposed route options and provided the NZ Transport Agency with valuable insight into the programme. A summary of the feedback is available – Whangārei to Te Hana Feedback Summary, September 2017 [PDF, 65 KB].
During the consultation, we didn’t receive any feedback regarding the proposed extra lanes to SH1 between Tarewa Road and Toetoe Road, Whangārei and we therefore need more information to help us develop a preferred option.
SH1 between Tarewa Road and Toetoe Road is under increasing pressure from development and based on current growth predictions, four laning is required to meet expected capacity over the next 10 years. Upgrading SH1 to four lanes will allow traffic to flow more smoothly through Whangārei and reduce queuing at key intersections. The proposed improvements include:
- Intersection improvements such as traffic lights, road widening and roundabouts, for better connectivity and journey time reliability in urban Whangārei
- A central median barrier to separate north and south bound traffic to improve safety
- New footpaths and safer crossing points to improve safety for pedestrians
- Improved facilities for cyclists.
We’re still in the planning stage and to help us develop a preferred option for the urban section of the project, we want to know more about how you move through the area – as a driver, a passenger on a bus, walking, and cycling. Your feedback will help inform some of the urban design elements such as the type of intersection design, location and form of paths, and the way we enable people to cross the highway safely.
Please complete the feedback form [PDF, 422 KB] by Sunday 4 February 2018, to go in the draw to win a hamper from Otaika shops worth $100.
If you have any questions, you can contact the project team on W2TH@nzta.govt.nz or 0800 948 342.
