SH1 Warkworth

Transit New Zealand and Rodney District Council are working together to improve State Highway One and its connections in Warkworth. The proposed improvements focus on the SH1 intersections between Hudson Road and McKinney Road.

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This project will develop integrated state highway and local road improvements to support growth in Rodney and ease congestion in Warkworth. Improving the roading situation will improve the community’s quality of life and support future economic development.

Project Aims

  • Manage demands on SH1 and connecting roads
  • Increase capacity at Hill Street / SH1 / Matakana Road / Elizabeth Street / Sandspit Road intersections
  • Improve safety
  • Support walking, cycling and public transport strategies
  • Integrate all improvements  with the council’s proposed Western Collector route (see FAQs)

Improvements are proposed for:

  • Hill Street / SH1 group of intersections
  • SH1 / Hudson Road
  • SH1 / Woodcocks Road
  • SH1 / Whitaker Road
  • SH1 / McKinney Road

Widening SH1 to four lanes is also proposed between Woodcocks Road and Whitaker Road, and at the Hudson Road, Hill Street (SH1) and McKinney Road intersections.

Completing this work will manage congestion, particularly in peak periods, improve safety, and provide better walking and cycling opportunities.

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Latest News

Community information days for SH1 Warkworth improvements Two community information days were held in August for Warkworth residents and SH1 users. Almost 700 people attended the two information days to have a closer look at planned improvements to the state highway and local roads.More

FAQs

What is the Warkworth Stage 1 project? Transit New Zealand and Rodney District Council are working together to improve safety and efficiency on State Highway One (SH1) in Warkworth to reduce congestion and support the region’s growth.More

Why is the project needed? The intersections need to be improved to meet the needs of the Warkworth community, SH1 users and through traffic and people heading to and from the eastern beaches. More

What is the Western Collector Route? The Western Collector Route is a new road proposed by Rodney District Council, that will link McKinney  Road and Hudson Road to cater for local traffic and service new developments planned west of SH1.

What consultation has taken place with the community? Two community information days were held to give Warkworth residents and SH1 users a chance to find out more about the planned improvements for the area.