Project

Hawke's Bay Expressway

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Hawke's Bay Expressway

The Hawke's Bay Expressway project is a widening of the existing State Highway 2 near Napier, 250 kilometres North-East of Wellington. 

The proposed project includes:

  • Widening 6.5 km of SH2 from two to four lanes
  • Delivering two new overpasses
  • Construction of a grade-seperated interchange at the Links Road/Pākōwhai Road intersection

Key Dates

Nov 2025 Expected Construction Commencement
2029 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

PROJECT HISTORY

Jun 2024 The project was identified as a Road of National Significance in the Government Policy Statement on land transport 2024.
Oct 2024 Early works commenced on the project.
Aug 2025 The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi endorsed the business case for the Hawke's Bay Expressway, and approved $600 million in funding for the project.
Dec 2025 The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi approved funding for detailed design of Stage 1 of the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
Resources
Project website
Hawke's Bay Expressway