There’s been a significant number of crashes on SH23, SH31 and SH39, in the west Waikato. These roads were part of a speed review. We now await finalisation of the new Speed Rule before making any further decisions.
The intersection of State Highway 23 and State Highway 39 in Whatawhata was identified as high-risk and options to make it safer were invstigated.
NZ Transport Agency identified SH24, SH29 and SH29A as highways where a speed review was needed, after considerable community feedback.
For Coromandel residents, businesses and visitors a functional state highway network in and around the district is vital for daily life. That’s why it’s important we prioritise the work to ensure a resilient network that continues to provide those all important connections.
State Highway 25A Taparahi between Kōpū and Hikuai suffered significant damage with the road collapsing after the North Island’s major storm event in late January 2023. The road was closed while a new bridge is built, and reopened on 20 December 2023.
The replacement of Ōmanawa bridge, as part of the Tauriko West Road of National Significance project, is a priority for NZTA as SH29 is a critical national freight route and is key to the Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga triangle.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi project to improve safety on State Highway 3 Napier Road from Palmerston North to Ashhurst.
We are delivering a wide range of safety improvements on SH3 between New Plymouth and Hāwera, including flexible median barriers, wide centrelines and a roundabout.
A Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency project to improve safety at the intersection of State Highway 3 (SH3) Rangitikei Street and Featherston Street.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set permanent new speed limits on SH3 between Waitara and Bell Block.
