Huntly | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Project introduction

The 15.2km Huntly section takes SH1 east of Huntly town, over lowlands and streams and the Taupiri Range. It opened in 2020.

Estimated project cost

$383 million - construction only
Project type

Road improvements
Project status

Completed

Project updates

Huntly section project update – March 2020

Project updates, 16 March 2020 (PDF)

Rubber hits the road on country’s newest highway

Media release, 9 March 2020

Tyres to hit the road on Huntly section of Waikato Expressway within the next month

Media release, 18 February 2020

February celebrations planned to mark completion of Huntly section of Waikato Expressway

Media release, 19 November 2019

Huntly section project update - July 2019

Newsletter, 5 July 2019

Huntly section project update - July 2019

Project updates, 2 July 2019 (PDF)

Huntly project flyover - March 2020

Project Contacts

Waikato Expressway team – waikatoexpressway@nzta.govt.nz

Traffic and travel information

Driver licences

Commercial driving

Walking, cycling and public transport

Planning and investment