Press Release – NZ Transport AgencyRoad users can expect to see significant upgrades along Northland’s vital transport routes this summer, with contractors for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) out renewing 204 lane kilometres* of state highway. It’s the second year of the largest-ever investment in state highway maintenance for the region. The 2025-2026 season (September – May) includes 25 lane kilometres of major road rebuilds, 8 lane kilometres of asphalt resurfacing and 171 lane kilometres of chipsealing. There will be major works on State Highway 1 (SH1), State Highway 10 (SH10) and State Highway 12 (SH12), spanning the region from north of Woodhill and Warkworth to Te Reinga Wairua (Cape Reinga). Key work locations include:Further information, including maps, project updates, and weekly e-newsletters, is available via the NZTA Journey Planner (journeys.nzta.govt.nz) and Northland State Highway Maintenance Programme website.