The Tauriko West project supports economic growth, productivity and housing development, improves safety, and provides a more resilient roading network.
State Highway 29, State Highway 29A and State Highway 36 form part of the wider Western Corridor, a significant growth area in the western Bay of Plenty. These roads are part of an already busy route, crucial for local communities, including residents, freight, and those travelling to and from Tauranga across the Kaimai Range. A route that needs to be safe and provide travel times that are more predictable for everyone.
The key objectives of the Tauriko West project are to protect the strategic freight route, support a thriving and growing community, improve resilience and reliability, and safety for all users.
The Tauriko West project will be completed in 4 phases:
The transport improvements include:
The scope of the upgrades will be refined through the investment case process to align with the RoNS standards and in accordance with the GPS 2024, looking at construction phasing, value for money and affordability.
CloseRoads of National Significance
2024-27 National Land Transport Plan summary for the Bay of Plenty
CloseSmartgrowth - The Western Bay of Plenty Transport System Plan(external link)
Tauriko for Tomorrow project(external link)
Tauriko Network Programme Business Case [PDF, 5.4 MB]
Tauriko Network Connections Detailed Business Case [PDF, 6 MB]
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