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SH3/Raynes Road intersection safety improvements

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Project introduction

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.

  • Estimated project cost

    $10 million
  • Project type

    Road improvements
  • Project status

    Design

Project updates

Background

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.

Project timeline

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

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