The intersection of State Highway 3 and Raynes Road, between Rukuhia and Hamilton, has been identified as high-risk. We’re looking at options to make it safer, to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on this road.
The intersection of State Highway 3 and Raynes Road has been identified as high-risk and can be made safer.
We have investigated options and determined a roundabout is the best approach to improving this intersection.
Detailed design and consenting has been completed however no funding for construction was allocated in the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme.
Key milestones |
Timing |
Feasibility study |
Completed early 2022 |
Detailed design funding application and approval |
Completed mid-2022 |
Mana whenua, stakeholder, landowner and community consultation on the proposed safety improvements |
October 2022 – mid-2023 |
Detailed design completed. Apply for construction funding from National Land Transport Programme 2024–2027 |
Mid-2024 |
Construction begins |
To be confirmed - Funding not allocated in the 2024-27 NLTP |