Tirohanga whānui kaupapa – project introduction

The SH22 Drury upgrade is being delivered through the Government’s New Zealand Upgrade Programme investment, and will provide more transport choices, connect people to Ngākōroa Railway Station, and support the development of additional housing.

  • Project type

    Bridge replacement, Road improvements, Safety improvements, Walking and cycling
  • Project status

    Design

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Te kaupapa – about the project

In Drury, we are getting on with preparation to upgrade part of State Highway 22 (SH22) under the New Zealand Upgrade Programme. The Government has approved pre-implementation funding to allow design work to progress.

The project will provide good options for connecting by foot, bike or bus to the planned Ngākōroa Railway Station, as well as new housing developments.

To get ahead of future demand for travel generated by the new rail stations and housing, the timeline for this project has been brought forward earlier than previously communicated under the Te Tupu Ngātahi Supporting Growth process to designate land for transport improvements.

The SH22 upgrade project is located on 2km section between the intersections of SH22/Mercer Street and SH22/Jesmond Road. The improvements will provide access to the planned Drury West housing development area and Ngākōroa Railway Station.

Construction is subject to the project receiving funding approval from the Government. If construction funding is received, construction work could start in 2025.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Mana Whenua, Auckland Transport and KiwiRail are working together to plan and deliver road and rail improvements in South Auckland. In addition to the SH22 Drury upgrade, these projects include the Waihoehoe Road upgrade, SH1 Papakura to Drury improvements, three new rail stations between Papakura and Pukekohe, rail electrification between Papakura and Pukekohe, and the Wiri to Quay Park rail project, which includes building a third main line between Westfield and Wiri junctions.

What benefits will this project provide?

  • addresses existing safety issues and helps people get to where they want to go more safely
  • provides more reliable connections for communities,businesses and for goods to get to market
  • makes walking, biking or using public transport a better option, helping to reduce car dependence
  • supports housing growth by ensuring growing communities are well linked to public transport networks, including commuter rail, to better manage congestion and lower emissions
  • replaces the existing Ngaakooroa Stream bridge with additional lanes to better connect to the Drury Interchange upgrade. The bridge height will be raised to make it more resilient to flooding and future climate change effects.

 What are the key features for this project?

  • additional lanes (from two to four)
  • signalised intersections at SH22 Karaka Road/Jesmond Road and SH22 Karaka Road/Great South Road
  • walking and bike paths separated from vehicles
  • a new Ngaakooroa Stream bridge.

Te mapi – project map

Rārangi wā – project timeline

Ngā hoa o te kaupapa – our partners on this project