The Campaign for Better Transport has proposed alternative options for a $1.7bn toll road between Puhoi and Wellsford to the Auckland Regional Council.
“The options we have put forward are far more cost effective, will save lives, and can be implemented far sooner than the current New Zealand Transport Agency proposal,” said Cameron Pitches, Convenor of the Campaign for Better Transport.
Based on work already done by the NZTA, alternative upgrade options have been costed at $160m – $320m. Both options include a bypass for Warkworth and significant safety upgrades for notorious accident black spots.
Between 2000 and 2009, 41 people have died on SH1 between Puhoi and Wellsford, most in head on collisions.
“Given that sections of the toll road won’t be completed until 2019 and 2022, the risk is the current poor safety record will continue, costing as many as 50 more lives based on current trends.
CBT member Josh Arbury has a copy of the presentation here at transportblog.co.nz
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