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Construction on the next stage of the SH1 Papakura to Drury project will begin early next month, with the contract for works awarded to Fulton Hogan.
Stage 1B of the SH1 Papakura to Drury project is a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity and safety of New Zealand’s State Highway 1 (SH1) between Papakura and Drury. This stage is part of the broader Papakura to Bombay project, which seeks to support the rapid growth in South Auckland by improving transport networks.
Key Features of Stage 1B:
The project will expand SH1 to three lanes in each direction between the Papakura and Drury interchanges, alleviating congestion and improving traffic flow. Beehive
Construction includes six new motorway bridges, notably over the North Island Main Trunk railway line, to accommodate future rail electrification and additional tracks. Beehive
A new walking and cycling path will be built alongside the northbound lane of SH1 between Papakura and Drury, connecting with existing networks and promoting alternative transport modes. NZ Transport Agency
Improvements at the Drury interchange will facilitate rail electrification and future-proof for additional rail lines, enhancing overall connectivity. NZ Transport Agency
“SH1 Papakura to Drury is a key project that will drive economic growth and productivity, reduce congestion, and enable people and freight to get to where they want to go, quickly and safely, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.
“Auckland’s rapid growth means areas like Pukekohe, Drury, Paerata, and Takanini are set to accommodate up to 40,000 new homes over the next 30 years, along with thousands of new jobs. Our Government is committed to delivering the infrastructure needed to support this growth.
“Investing in road upgrades is essential for building a transport network that improves the Auckland Southern Motorway’s ability to support both national and regional economic growth. It will also significantly reduce travel times for those living, working, and commuting in the area.”
This next stage of improvements will tie into the work already completed on the first stage of the project between Papakura and the motorway service centre, between the Papakura and Drury interchanges.
“Stage 1B of the SH1 Papakura to Drury project will incorporate the three new motorway bridges over the North Island Main Trunk railway. These motorway bridges were completed earlier this year to support the Government’s electrification of the rail line to Pukekohe.
“Once completed, these improvements will see three lanes in each direction between Papakura and Drury Interchanges and six new motorway bridges, as well as future proofing for additional rail connections.”
Construction is expected to begin on 4 December.
Source: New Zealand Government
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