Rangiriri Bypass Map
Summary: This project involves the upgrading of SH1 to full expressway standard (divided four lanes) from Te Kauwhata to south of Rangiriri. This will improve safety for all road users, particularly those using the Glen Murray and Te Kauwhata intersections.
Length: 4.5km.
Cost: Approximately $50M to $70M for the upgrade to expressway standards (divided four lanes).
Status: Design is underway. Construction of the Rangiriri Bypass is indicated on NZTA’s current 10 year highway plan to start by 2011.
Route details:
- The project starts between Wayside Road and Te Kauwhata Road to the north, where it will tie-in to the Longswamp to Rangiriri Safety Improvement project.
- The project ends just south of Rangiriri, at the northern end of the completed Rangiriri to South of Ohinewai four-lane expressway.
- The designation shows a half diamond interchange at Te Kauwhata Rd and a diamond interchange at Rangiriri to link with the Glen Murray Bridge, which crosses the Waikato River.
- Route will not impact on lakes and adjacent wetlands.
