NZTA applies for fast-track for Wellington SH1 mega-project

Saturday 15 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 15 Aug, 10:46am

In this story NZ Transport Agency, Wellington City Council

The NZTA has lodged a fast-track application for the $3.8 billion SH1 Wellington Improvements project. The proposal includes a second Mt Victoria Tunnel, though the project is currently unfunded and not expected to begin before 2037.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 15 Aug, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours

NZ HeraldSat 15 Aug, 5:00am

NZTA lodges Fast-track application for Wellington’s SH1 mega-project and second Mt Victoria Tunnel (opens in new tab)
1News via RNZSat 15 Aug, 10:46am

Fast-track begins for Wellington's second Mt Victoria Tunnel project (opens in new tab)