(Photo: Eddie Hayman) A view looking west at the completed pavement and the shared use path for people walking and on bikes

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. 

Last month we completed the west bound cycle ramp between the lookout and Pūkaki Creek Bridge. We have also been busy carrying out line marking which is now 90 per cent complete for the T3 lane green and red painting. This leaves the shared use path to be line marked next.

We have started to disestablish our temporary site yard with clearing the stockpiles and reinstating the yard. We also have the SH20 interchange work scheduled for this Thursday night 5 August along with the Orrs Road pavement works happening this weekend (6 - 8 August).

Project progress

COMING UP

Day time (7am to 7pm)

• Small various works on-site

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

• Thursday night closures in place 
• Small various works on-site

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.

Upcoming work

The night works for Thursday 5th August is scheduled for the traffic signal upgrade at the SH20 interchange.

This work will be carried out between 9pm and 5am.

The following road closures will be in place so we can get this work completed

• Puhinui Road off ramp
• Roscommon Road to Puhinui Road.

Alternative access will be signposted and traffic will be detoured around the area. Please note that traffic from/to the Auckland Airport will be detoured via SH20A, George Bolt Memorial Drive and Tom Pierce Drive.

While we are working, temporary stop/go assistance will be set up on the night to manage traffic and some traffic lanes within the worksite will be reduced.

Please plan travel in advance and expect delays.

Orrs Road will be closed from Friday 6 August to Monday 9 August (subject to change) for pavement repairs. 

Thank you for your ongoing patience while we complete this essential work.

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/