This is a list of motorways and expressways in New Zealand, including some proposed and under construction. There are currently 446 km of motorways and expressways in New Zealand. 19 km are currently under construction, with a further 53 km expected to be completed by 2029, at which time a total of 516 km of motorway and expressway is expected.
Expressways in New Zealand are high standard all-purpose roads, usually dual carriageway, mainly for through traffic with no restrictions. Intersections may be controlled at-grade with roundabouts or traffic signals, or fully grade separated.[1][2] Although there are no legal restrictions to pedestrian, cycle and animal traffic (as are applied to motorways,) pedestrian and animal traffic is strongly discouraged. [3]
Motorways in New Zealand are dual carriageway roads designed for efficient high volume motor vehicle traffic. They have a no stopping restriction and are closed to pedestrian, cycle and animal traffic. Intersections are grade-separated.[1][4]
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- ^ "§82: Restrictions on use of motorways". Transit New Zealand Act 1989. New Zealand Legislation. Retrieved 3 August 2020.