(Photo: Dushyant Mediratta) The road marking team is painting directional arrows on the new asphalt at the SH20B off-ramp.

Kia ora koutou,

In preparation for the winter season, the SH20B project team continues working throughout the night to progress the project with little impact on daytime traffic. 

In the las month, landscaping, road surface asphalting and driveway works have been completed as well as the installation of the wire rope safety barriers. 

In recent weeks, we have identified a few vehicles crossing the SH20B interchange from the SH20 off-ramp to the northbound on ramp to avoid queues. 

To stop these illegal traffic movements, we have installed 'no right turn' and 'no straight ahead traffic' signs at the SH20 off ramp. Please follow the signposts for safe journeys.

Project progress

COMING UP

Day time (7am to 7pm)

• Small various jobs on-site

At night (9pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursday)

• Pukaki Creek Bridge cycle ramp work

The road will be OPEN to through traffic during the night works, but STOP/GO traffic controls with traffic lights. 

These works will not affect the day time traffic flow. Please also note that some works are weather dependent and may be delayed.

Please drive safely and allow extra time for your journey.

Contact us

Please call us at 0800 796 796 or email sh20B@nzta.govt.nz if you have any questions about the SH20B Early Improvements project.

Project overview

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Auckland International Airport Limited are upgrading State Highway 20B for better and more reliable travel options with a new shared path and additional priority lanes between Pukaki Creek Bridge and State Highway 20.

This project will integrate with improved transport facilities within the airport precinct along SH20B and at the upgraded Puhinui Station Interchange.

The project is the first step of the Southwest Gateway programme to provide better public transport, walking and cycling facilities with safer and more efficient freight movements to, from and around Southwest Auckland.

Fulton Hogan undertakes this work on behalf of Waka Kotahi.

Key early improvements on State Highway 20B to be delivered by 2021 include:

• A safe place for people to walk and ride bikes
• Safety improvements including central median barrier protection, improved lighting and a reduced speed
• Improved pavement, drainage and stormwater treatment
• Two improved intersections at Campana Road and Manukau Memorial Gardens.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency works to create transport solutions for all New Zealanders – from helping new drivers earn their licences, to leading safety campaigns to investing in public transport, state highways and local roads.

For more information on the project, you can also visit our website at www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/southwest-gateway/20connect/