The Northland Corridor is a 100km stretch of four lane, mainly grade separated expressway, connecting Auckland and the North. It is part of the Government’s Roads of National Significance (RoNS) programme confirmed in the 2024 Government Policy Statement on Land Transport.
The Northland Corridor is made up of 4 Roads of National Significance (RoNS). Connecting to Ara Tūhono - Pūhoi to Warkworth in the south, we’ll design and construct the corridor from south to north in 3 sections: Warkworth and Te Hana, Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and Port Marsden Highway to Whangārei,
Stretching from Warkworth to Whangārei, the road will address the critical resilience and safety issues facing the current road. Northland has one of the worst safety records in the country and SH1 over the Brynderwyn Hills was closed in both directions last year for 36 days and closed southbound only for 37 days – totalling 73 days.
The new road will unlock economic growth and productivity by moving people and freight efficiently, quickly, and safely across the region, support housing development and provide more resilience during extreme weather events.
Ara Tūhono - Warkworth to Te Hana is designated and consented with property purchases underway and we’re planning to commence construction of this section by the end of 2026. We’re also assessing previous work North of Te Hana to determine the best route to take forward.
The Government has agreed in principle to an accelerated delivery strategy and we’re considering a wide range of funding, financing, and delivery tools to deliver this project quickly and cost effectively.
Our maintenance work is focussed on ensuring we keep state highways safe.
We run a major road maintenance programme designed to meet the region’s unique needs. Northland highways suffer from alternating very wet and very dry conditions. That’s hard on roading.
The volume of heavy freight on SH1 also means more wear and tear on the road surface.
We are keeping on top of potholes, scabbing on the road, and keeping roadsides clear and clean so drivers have the best possible experience as they travel through the region.
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Journey Planner – Northland updates(external link)
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