Rangiriri | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Project introduction

The 4.8km Rangiriri section of the Waikato Expressway opened to traffic on all four lanes and at 100km/h at Easter 2017, later moving to 110km/h.

Estimated project cost

$123 million - construction only
Project type

Road improvements
Project status

Completed

Project updates

Bedding in the new chipseal on SH1 at Rangiriri

Media release, 20 March 2024

Keeping you moving – SH1 Ngāruawāhia and Rangiriri

Media release, 13 December 2023

SH1 Rangiriri enters final phase of work

Media release, 2 November 2023

Update on remedial works – State Highway 1 - Rangiriri

Media release, 21 September 2023

Expect delays on SH1 at Rangiriri

Media release, 15 September 2023

Drivers urged to plan ahead for roadworks on SH1 Rangiriri

Media release, 25 August 2023

Key features

The Rangiriri section:

connects the Longswamp and Ohinewai sections of the Expressway
improves connectivity from Auckland to Huntly and further south
improves safety, particularly for those using the Rangiriri and Te Kauwhata intersections
provides improved connections for the community.

Project Contacts

Rangiriri section project team – waikatoexpressway@nzta.govt.nz

Traffic and travel information

Driver licences

Commercial driving

Walking, cycling and public transport

Planning and investment