The Tauriko West project supports economic growth, productivity and housing development, improves safety, and provides a more resilient roading network.
State Highway 29 and State Highway 29A 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 reliable travel times that are more predictable for everyone.
The key objectives of the Tauriko West project, a Road of National Significance, 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 upgrades have been refined through the investment case process, aligning with the RoNS standards and in accordance with the GPS 2024.
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Route protection – During this phase, we’ll be designating and consenting the project (identifying the land we need and gaining statutory approvals), undertaking specimen design, completing geotechnical investigations, relocating utilities and progressing conversations with landowners. This phase gives landowners and the community certainty of the route and ensures NZTA is best placed to move forward when funding for design and construction becomes available. It also protects the route from being built out in the upcoming development of the area.
May 2025
Request for tender for a consultant to support us with the route protection activities.
July 2025
Route protection tender award, with the completion expected 2028/29.
Late 2025
First phase of construction to start on the Ōmanawa Bridge replacement.
SH29 Ōmanawa bridge replacement project
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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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