Traffic using the Causeway section of Auckland's Northwestern Motorway will benefit from extra lanes from this week in what's a significant milestone towards finishing its upgrade.
The newly widened section of the motorway caters for four lanes of traffic and a bus shoulder lane citybound, between Te Atatu and Great North Road.
The extra citybound lanes are in addition to the four lanes already open northbound from Rosebank Road to Te Atatu.
A 'more reliable journey'
The NZ Transport Agency's Auckland Highway Manager Brett Gliddon says the fourth lane will help create more reliable journey times for motorists and the dedicated bus shoulder lane will provide more direct trips for bus passengers.
"We're grateful for everyone's patience as we've balanced keeping the motorway open for our customers at the same time as carrying out this important upgrade,” he says.
“The extra lanes will provide added capacity ahead of the opening of the Waterview Connection early next year.”
The Causeway project
The Causeway project is widening and raising 4.8km of motorway by 1.5m. It will prevent flooding on the lanes from the nearby marine reserve and create a safer and more reliable route for all road users.
It is a key component in completing the Western Ring Route, an efficient alternative route to use instead of State Highway 1.
