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Cambridge Bypass Map

Summary: The Cambridge Bypass route has been identified and designated by NZTA in the Waipa and Waikato District Plans for future state highway development.
Length: 11km.
Cost: The construction cost has been estimated at around $140M for a stage one consisting of two lanes plus passing lanes, and $180M-220M for four lanes.
Status: Design commenced in early 2007. Construction is indicated in Transit’s 2008/09 10-Year State Highway Plan and Forecast as commencing within the next 4 to 10 years, subject to community consultation, statutory approvals, land acquisition and funding.
Route details:

• The bypass will be approximately 11km in length and is proposed to depart SH1 around the existing Discombe Road/SH1 intersection. It will rejoin the existing SH1 at the top of the rise, just south of the Cambridge Golf Course.
• The designated bypass route passes north and east of Cambridge township and will divert SH1 through traffic (including heavy vehicles) away from the town.
• Connections at each end of the bypass, generally of half-diamond interchange arrangements, are proposed to enable local traffic to turn on and off the expressway.
• A full interchange is planned about mid-way along the bypass where it crosses SH1B (Victoria Road). Construction of this interchange is subject to further consultation and agreement with stakeholders.
• The bypass will be elevated over Victoria Street (SH1B) and the Cambridge Branch Line rail corridor. Provision will be made for on and off ramps to Victoria Street to service the Hautapu industrial and Cambridge North residential areas.
• Ultimately, when the Bypass is four-laned, a half diamond interchange is proposed at the southern end of the project to allow local traffic to access the Cambridge township and golf course. However, in the first stage of construction, this interchange may be an ‘at grade’ junction (on one level with no over or underpass). The final form of the stage 1 junction is currently being considered and will be determined as part of the Cambridge Bypass design.

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