Tenders for the Waikato Expressway extension will soon be requested, while Hutt City Council is seeking assistance to secure a route for its Cross Valley Link, indicating movement on two significant North Island road projects.

A Fulton Hogan employee was killed in a crash on the Waikato Expressway while providing assistance to a stranded motorist.

The New Zealand government has announced a $1.77 billion investment to extend the Waikato Expressway, with an additional $1 billion boost for rail infrastructure. The funding decision has drawn criticism from the Labour party regarding the significant cost increase.

The Waikato Expressway is experiencing delays and has been closed southbound south of Rangariri following a serious crash.

One person has died and two others were injured following a three-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway at Pōkeno.