Northland Corridor update: We're excited to be starting work on the new Northland Corridor – a 100-kilometre stretch of four-lane expressway from Warkworth to Whangārei, connecting Auckland and Northland.

We've already got drillers in the ground in Warkworth doing initial site investigations.

We know there's huge support for this project and that you're eagerly anticipating updates on our progress – the best way to keep up with the latest news is through this Facebook page and by signing up to our email newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/1D73378F1D284D14

The Northland Corridor is part of the Government's Roads of National Significance programme. The new road will address the major resilience and safety issues with the current State Highway 1, and it'll unlock economic growth and productivity by moving people and freight efficiently, quickly, and safely across the region, supporting housing development, and providing more resilience during extreme weather events.

As you can see in the map below, we'll be building the road in three sections: Warkworth and Te Hana, Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway, and Port Marsden Highway to Whangārei.

We're planning to start building the first section from Warkworth to Te Hana by the end of 2026. It's consented and we're underway purchasing property.

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.

You can keep up to date with our work on the Northland Corridor by signing up to our email newsletter. Visit our website to sign up, and to find out more about the project: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/northland-corridor/