Upgrade and Extension to Bawden Road
Designation 1491
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Project overview
This project will be a key connection to/from the proposed future metropolitan/town centre in Dairy Flat and the rapid transit corridor and will be an important link in the public transport network.
This project includes:
- The upgrade of Bawden Road to an urban arterial corridor with walking and cycling facilities between Dairy Flat Highway and just east of Top Road, and the construction of a new extension of Bawden Road from just east of Top Road to State Highway 1.
- Tie-ins with existing roads and localised widening around the existing intersections to accommodate new intersection forms.
- New or upgraded stormwater management systems, bridges and culverts (where applicable).
- Batter slopes, and associated cut and fill earthworks.
- Vegetation removal.
- Other construction related activities required outside the permanent corridor including the regrade of driveways, construction traffic manoeuvring and construction laydown are areas.
View all documentation for this project, including from the public hearings, on Auckland Council’s website. (opens in new tab)
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Project status and anticipated construction timeframes
This project is confirmed and operative in the Auckland Unitary Plan. The designation number that can be used to identify this project is: 1491.
There is currently no funding for detailed design or construction of this project. We anticipate the project will be delivered sometime within the next 30 years in line with Auckland Council's land release strategy.

Information about the designation
Conditions on the designation
There are conditions on the designation which can be viewed in Chapter K of the Unitary Plan.
Contact details
- If you are a landowner within a designation and would like further information about this project, please contact the Auckland Transport Consent Planning Team.
- If you are a developer and would like further information about this project, please contact the Auckland Transport Strategic Development Programmes Team.