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Northern Gateway Toll Road

Benefits of the toll road

You can expect to save around nine minutes by taking the Northern Gateway Toll Road at non-peak times.

The 7.5km toll road offers motorists a safer alternative to the State Highway 17 coastal route.

Updated: 12/11/2009 10:00 a.m.


Driving benefits

Driving benefits include:

  • four lanes, two in each direction
  • more consistent travel times
  • clearer sight lines and smoother turns
  • safer passing
  • less congestion and emissions
  • reduced gradients.

Regional benefits

The toll road offers a range of benefits for the wider region, including:

  • a safer, more direct route between Auckland and Northland
  • improved access to Northland and Rodney making these areas more attractive investment options for future growth
  • better access for freight carriers, tourists, students and commuters
  • improved safety of the wider road network through reduced traffic volumes.
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