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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What further work is required before main construction of the SH16 North-West Alternative Highway, which the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline states is already designated, can begin?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The project is designated and route protected. Further design, consenting, property acquisition, and funding approvals are needed before construction can begin.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is main construction of Takitimu North Link Stage 2B expected to begin, if a date has been set?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No construction start date has been set.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current designation and consenting status of Takitimu North Link Stage 2B, listed in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Takitimu North Link Stage 2 has received consent through the Fast-track Approvals Act.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for Hamilton Southern Links?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is publicly available at: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/southern-links/Major-Project-Report-Hamilton-Southern-Links.pdf

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for the SH29 Tauriko (wider scope) project?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is publicly available at: https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/tauriko-west/tauriko-west-investment-case-main-report.pdf

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What works are included in the SH29 Tauriko (wider scope) project in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, and how do they differ from the SH29 Tauriko (Ōmanawa Bridge) works in Phase One?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Phase Two SH29 Tauriko (wider scope) project includes route protection, consenting, strategic property acquisition, design activities, and technical investigations for the wider Tauriko West corridor improvements. The Phase One SH29…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is route protection for the Northland Corridor Alternative to Brynderwyn Hills section, listed in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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In April 2026, NZTA lodged designation and consent applications under the Fast-track Approvals Act, which are currently being considered by an independent panel appointed by the Environmental Protection Authority. Information on decision…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the most recent benefit-cost ratio for the SH1 Wellington Improvements project, both tolled and un-tolled?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is publicly available at: https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/sh1-wellington-improvements/sh1-wellington-improvements-investment-case-main-report.pdf

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current status and expected main construction start date of the Second Mt Victoria Tunnel component of the SH1 Wellington Improvements project, if a date has been set?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No main construction start date has been set.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Is the Second Mt Victoria Tunnel and Basin Reserve upgrade still included within the SH1 Wellington Improvements project in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is route protection for the SH1 Wellington Improvements project, listed in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Work is currently underway, including an FTAA approach. Time frames are dependent on the outcome of that progress.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What specific works are included in the SH1 Wellington Improvements project in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The project scope includes a second Mt Victoria and Terrace Tunnel and wider SH1 corridor improvements

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What intersection improvements at Lower Queen Street are being prioritised as part of the Hope Bypass in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, and at what cost?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Stage 1 of the Hope Bypass includes widening Lower Queen Street and Gladstone Road to provide an additional right-turn lane and signalising the Lower Queen Street/Stratford Street intersection

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is main construction of SH6 Hope Bypass Stage 1, listed as "implementation ready" in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No construction start date has been set.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for Takitimu North Link Stage 2A?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Individual stage costs are not currently available due to commercial sensitivity and will be refined as construction timing is confirmed.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is main construction of Takitimu North Link Stage 2A, listed as "implementation ready" in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No construction start date has been set.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for Mill Road Stage 1?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

This information is publicly available at: https://nzta.govt.nz/assets/projects/mill-road/mill-road-stage-1-investment-case-summary.pdf

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current status of the Fast-track Approvals Act application for Mill Road Stage 1?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

The Mill Road Stage 1 substantive application is anticipated to be lodged under the Fast-track Approvals Act in the coming months.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is main construction of Mill Road Stage 1, listed as "implementation ready" in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No construction date has been set for Mill Road Stage 1. Design, consenting and other supporting workstreams will continue to progress as part of pre-implementation. The focus is on positioning projects to move forward when funding is…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, is allocated to main construction of SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass in the 2024–27 National Land Transport Programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No funding is currently allocated for main construction of SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is main construction of SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, listed as "implementation ready" in Phase Two of the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No construction start date has been set.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What NZTA co-funding, if any, is committed to the Airport to Botany Busway Stage 2?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has committed $1.7 million from the National Land Transport Fund to the Airport to Botany Stage 2 pre-implementation phase, representing a 51 percent funding assistance rate of the $3.4 million total cost, including administration.…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the Airport to Botany Busway Stage 2, listed as a council-led project in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Subject to funding, construction is expected to begin in 2028 after pre-implementation is complete and next steps are confirmed. The completion date is still to be confirmed.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What NZTA co-funding, if any, is committed to the Auckland Level Crossings Removal at Takaanini?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Work to remove level crossings at Takaanini and Glen Innes is being progressed as one priority package. The total cost to deliver the Takaanini and Glen Innes level crossing replacements is expected to be $815 million, funded jointly by…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the Auckland Level Crossings Removal at Takaanini, listed as a council-led project in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No expected completion date for Auckland Level Crossings Removal at Takaanini has been identified.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why is Botany Station excluded from Eastern Busway Stage 4 in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, and when will Botany Station be delivered, if a date has been set?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Botany Station is not included in Eastern Busway Stage 4 as associated urban development opportunities require further confirmation with Auckland Council. It is now part of the Airport to Botany project. No delivery date has been set.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the Eastern Busway Stage 4 (excluding Botany Station), listed as a council-led project in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Eastern Busway Stage 4, excluding Botany Station, is expected to be completed in 2027.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility (LNIRIM) project expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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New trains are expected to begin arriving in 2028, with services expected to be rolled out from 2030.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the total committed funding for the Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility (LNIRIM) project listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, and what NZTA contribution, if any, is included?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Total committed LNIRIM funding is $873.9 million, including Crown, NZTA and regional council funding. NZTA's contribution is $347.4 million.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for the Waikare Gorge realignment?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Waikare Gorge realignment is in pre-implementation, and cost estimates are being refined as detailed design progresses. The current expected cost range is publicly available at:…

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the Waikare Gorge realignment, listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin and be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No specific start date has been set. Construction is expected to begin after pre-implementation works are completed.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What funding is allocated to the Northwest Busway (Te Ara Hauāuru) Stage 1A?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The NZTA Board has approved $53m for Stage 1a - the detailed design and construction of the first phase of Brigham Creek station and park and ride.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is main construction of the Northwest Busway (Te Ara Hauāuru) Stage 1A, listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Detailed design of the first stage of Brigham Creek Rārawaru station is underway. Enabling works are expected to start in early 2027, with construction completed by early 2029.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the second Ashburton Bridge, listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2027.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for the second Ashburton Bridge?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

This information is publicly available at: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/work-second-ashburton-bridge-underway

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current cost estimate for the SH76 Brougham Street improvements Package 2 (corridor)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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SH76 Brougham Street has an estimated project cost of $100–$152 million. A cost estimate for Package 2 is not yet available.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the SH76 Brougham Street improvements Package 2 (corridor), listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The overall SH76 Brougham Street project is estimated to run to January 2030; no separate Package 2 completion date has been identified.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current cost estimate for the SH76 Brougham Street improvements Package 1 (bridge)?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The SH76 Brougham Street bridge contract was awarded at $17.6 million.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the SH76 Brougham Street improvements Package 1 (bridge), listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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SH76 Brougham Street improvements Package 1 is expected to be complete early 2027, as outlined in the project webpage: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh76-brougham-street-upgrade

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current cost estimate for the SH1 Rolleston Access improvements Package 2 (flyover)?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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SH1 Rolleston Access Improvements has an estimated cost of between $180 million and $200 million. Package 2 forms part of this cost.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the SH1 Rolleston Access improvements Package 2 (flyover), listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Stage 2, including the flyover, is anticipated to start in October 2026 and be completed in late 2028.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current cost estimate for the SH1 Rolleston Access improvements Package 1 (roundabout)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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SH1 Rolleston Access Improvements has an estimated cost of between $180 million and $200 million. Package 1 forms part of this cost.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the SH1 Rolleston Access improvements Package 1 (roundabout), listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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A new roundabout and road alignment at the Dunns Crossing and Walkers Road intersection with SH1 is now fully opened. Full construction of the remaining parts of stage 1 of the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, is allocated to the SH75 Halswell Road improvements project in the 2024–27 National Land Transport Programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This project is Crown-funded and has no NLTP allocation.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is the SH75 Halswell Road improvements project, listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin and be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Construction started in early May 2024 and the project opened in mid-2026 as announced at: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/christchurch-sh75-improvements-complete

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What projects are included in the Queenstown Package listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Queenstown Package includes Frankton works such as SH6/SH6A traffic signals, a bus hub extension, bus stops, cycle lanes, shared paths and a SH6/Howards Drive roundabout.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What funding is allocated to the Queenstown Package, and when is it expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Queenstown Package has been allocated $250 million funding and construction is expected to be completed in 2028.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total cost estimate for the SH2 Melling Transport Improvements?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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$743 million has been allocated for construction of the Melling transport improvements.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When is main construction of the SH2 Melling Transport Improvements (Melling Interchange), listed in the July 2026 Major Transport Projects Pipeline, expected to begin, if a date has been set?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Construction started in September 2025. Interchange and bridge construction will increase from 2026 and conclude in 2031.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, is allocated to the SH58 Safety Improvements Stage 2 project in the 2024–27 National Land Transport Programme?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

This project is Crown-funded and has no NLTP allocation.