North West Strategic Network: Alteration to designation 6766 State Highway 16 Main Road Upgrade (NoR S2) Waka Kotahi NZTA

Notice of requirement lodged by Waka Kotahi to alter Designation 6766 to provide for the upgrade of the corridor, including provision of active mode facilities and realignment of the Station Road intersection with SH16.

Project Highway 16 Main Road Upgrade (“S2”) in North West Strategic Network package lodged by Te Tupu Ngātahi Supporting Growth Alliance. The North West Strategic are six individual transport projects in Auckland located in Whenuapai, Kumeū, Huapai and Red Hills. The Supporting Growth Alliance has lodged six Notices of Requirement for designations with Auckland Council for route protection. These projects include an Alternative State Highway, an upgrade to the current State Highway 16, and a new Rapid Transit Corridor with two new Rapid Transit Stations. Access Road is also being upgraded.

The works described for the Projects could be carried out in stages as urban development occurs surrounding the Project area.

Submissions close Midnight on 24 April 2023.

Recommendation notified on 18 April 2024.