Coatesville–Riverhead Highway
Designation 1481
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Project overview
Upgrade of the corridor to improve safety for drivers and provide for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as provide better access to key destinations and transport choices in the wider area.
This project includes:
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Upgrading the southern section of the corridor to a rural arterial with walking and cycling space on the western side and upgrading the northern section of the alignment to an urban arterial with walking and cycling facilities on both sides of the corridor.
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Upgrade of the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway / Old Railway Road intersection from priority T-intersection to a roundabout.
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Upgrade of the existing Coatesville-Riverhead Highway / Riverhead Road roundabout.
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Tie-ins with existing roads, stormwater treatment (swales and wetland) and culverts.
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Batter slopes to enable widening of the corridor, and associated cut and fill activities.
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Vegetation removal along the existing road corridor.
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Other construction related activities required outside the permanent corridor including the re-grade of driveways, construction traffic manoeuvring and construction laydown areas.
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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: 1481.
There is currently no funding for detailed design or construction of this project. We anticipate the project will be delivered sometime within the next 15 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.