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National Promises $1.75b for Mill Road Construction
National pledges $1.75 billion to build Mill Road highway as part of Roads of National Significance if elected.
In brief
National pledges $1.75 billion to build Mill Road highway as part of Roads of National Significance if elected. National plans to start Mill Road construction in late 2028 using $1.75 billion from Budget 2028 to address South Auckland congestion. Originally reported by RNZ.
National Policy Announcement
National promises $1.75 billion to build Mill Road as part of Roads of National Significance if elected.
Mill Road Construction Timeline
Construction begins late 2028 using $1.75 billion from Budget 2028, with Stage One completed by 2029.
Mill Road Controversy
Mill Road has faced nearly 20 years of political flip-flopping, legal battles, and 300 property owners in uncertainty.
Transport Spokesperson Statement
Chris Bishop says National will get on with Mill Road after years of debate and discussion.
“after years of debate and discussion about Mill Road, National in government is getting on with it”
Mill Road Project Scope
Stage One runs from Manukau to Alfriston; Stages Two and Three from Alfriston to Drury.
South Auckland Congestion
Residents report traffic congestion taking half an hour to travel three kilometres to State Highway 1.
“it can take half an hour just to travel three kilometres to State Highway 1”
Mill Road Benefits
Mill Road will reduce congestion by 30%, cut journey times by 25%, and reduce deaths and injuries by 60%.
“reduce congestion by 30 percent on that corridor”
Funding and Timeline
Construction starts late 2028; full completion expected a few years after 2028.
“in the late-2028 construction season”
Here's the gist
National plans to start Mill Road construction in late 2028 using $1.75 billion from Budget 2028 to address South Auckland congestion.
