Urban Development News from the media | 29 April 2025 | Progress on Mill Road Stage One

Progress on Mill Road Stage One

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the investment case for Stage One of Mill Road, a crucial Road of National Significance.
The Board has endorsed the investment case and approved $91.1 million for completing the design work and securing consents on Stage One.

“South Auckland is the fastest growing area in the Auckland region, with 120,000 more people expected to make it their home over the next 30 years. We need to get on and deliver crucial transport infrastructure that supports that kind of growth, reduces congestion, improves safety, and helps unlock housing,” Mr Bishop says.

“Mill Road is one of 17 Roads of National Significance (RoNS) this Government is progressing, and the NZTA Board’s endorsement of the investment case and approval of design and consent funding for Stage 1 is a direct result of our focus to streamline the business case process and get projects into delivery faster.

The investment case for Mill Road Stage 1 (Manukau to Alfriston) includes:

• Four lane (general traffic) corridor including a westbound bus lane at the northern end.
• Two new and six upgraded intersections between SH1 interchange and Murphys Road.
• Three new roundabouts.
• New bridges across Puhinui Creek and Cheesman’s Bush.
• Current Mill Road south of Redoubt Road becomes a shared path and property access road.

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/progress-mill-road-stage-one

Northwest Busway takes another step forward

Faster, more frequent, and reliable public transport for Auckland’s growing northwest is a step closer, following a decision by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board to endorse the Northwest Rapid Transit investment case, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

“The northwest of Auckland is home to 90,000 people and is one of the city’s largest planned growth areas. By 2051, an additional 100,000 people are expected to be living in the area, with 40,000 new homes, and 40,000 new jobs based there. Delivering faster, more frequent, and reliable public transport is essential and will ensure the transport network can accommodate this growth and ensure people can get where they need to go quickly and safely,” Mr Bishop says.

“Currently, people in the northwest don’t have reliable public transport options, and 60 percent of residents commute out of the area. Most people travel to work by car, more than any other area in Auckland, and the Northwestern Motorway regularly suffers from congestion and delays.

“Identified as a priority in the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 (GPS), delivering the Northwest Busway will be a game changer, and will build on the success of the Northern Busway, City Rail Link, Eastern Busway, and other public transport improvements across Auckland.

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/northwest-busway-takes-another-step-forward

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