Open days for Northern Corridor Improvements
People will have their first opportunity to look at the initial concepts and provide feedback for the Northern Corridor
Improvements in Auckland at open days being organised by the NZ Transport Agency from next week.
The initial concepts for the important upgrades along Upper Harbour Highway (SH18) and the Northern Motorway (State
Highway 1) have been identified and public feedback will help shape the next stage in the design, says the Transport
Agency’s Highway Manager Brett Gliddon.
The project is one of a number of key works included in the Government’s accelerated programme to improve transport
infrastructure in Auckland.
“We’re quite excited about these open days as we’re presenting concepts to the community and getting their input before
we start the detailed investigation process. It’s important we get feedback when developing these significant projects
so we can incorporate ideas, where possible, from the people who use these connections on a regular basis. We would
really encourage the local community to come along and provide input to the Northern Corridor Improvements project,”
says Mr Gliddon.
Open day information (feel free to drop-in at any time during these session times):
Wednesday 12 November, 5pm – 7pm : Northern Corridor Information Hub, 33A Apollo Drive, Rosedale
Thursday 13 November, 6.30am-8.30am & 4.30pm-6.30pm: Constellation Bus Station, Parkway Drive, Rosedale
Saturday 15 November, 10am-4pm: Westfield Albany, next to New World, Don Mckinnon Drive, Albany
Mr Gliddon says the Northern Corridor Improvements will help address the connection issues and pressures the Northern
motorway is currently facing and also support the growth of businesses and population in the area and beyond.
“Most people who travel this route on a regular basis know that there are several bottlenecks getting between the Upper
Harbour Highway and the Northern Motorway. This can cause significant delays for motorists and commercial vehicles. By
upgrading this section of the network, we hope to help create an efficient network and provide more reliable travel
times,” Mr Gliddon says.
Key components of the Northern Corridor programme focus on creating a seamless motorway to motorway connection along the
Western Ring Route – the Hobsonville, Northwestern and Southwestern Motorways (SHs18, 16 and 20) - between Albany and
Manukau to the south, upgrading the Upper Harbour Highway to a motorway, and investigation and consenting to extend the
successful Northern Busway from Constellation to the Albany park and ride station. The Transport Agency is also
investigating walking and cycling connections as part of the project
Additional details can be found on the project website: www.nzta.govt.nz/auckland-northern-corridor
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