Mercer to Longswamp

Mercer to Longswamp Map Mercer to Longswamp Map

Summary: This section of the Waikato Expressway was completed in July 2006.
Length: 12km
Cost: $82 million
Status: Completed.
Route details:

  • Follows current SH1 route.
  • Has eliminated the Meremere crash blackspot.
  • The southbound lanes are now separated from the northbound lanes, from Mercer to the end of the Whangamarino Bridge.
  • A new 160m-long bridge has been constructed over the Whangamarino River and railway.
  • Major interchanges have been constructed at Mercer and Hampton Downs Road.