Work will begin next year on two long-planned rail projects: The electrification of the rail line to Pukekohe, and the addition of a third rail line for freight from the waterfront to Wiri. AUCKLAND TRANSPORT The Mill Rd arterial will provide an alternative to State Highway 1 in south Auckland. * Auckland Transport: More than 260 roadworks jobs as city in biggest ever growth period* What you need to know about the $28b Auckland Transport Alignment ProjectThe Auckland transport package confirms and puts dates on several major projects which have been on the books for years. Auckland Transport Penlink will be built as a toll road, years earlier than previously planned. Only part of the project had been included in the 10-year Auckland Transport Alignment Project.

Source: Stuff January 28, 2020 22:01 UTC