Government announces tolling reforms, new 'user pays' highways

Government announces tolling reforms, new 'user pays' highways
The new Penlink highway was meant to open in 2026, but has slipped to 2028 due to a 'complex bridge'. (Image: NZTA)
Oliver Lewis
The Government has outlined a suite of changes to make tolling roads easier and confirmed plans to toll three new highways.Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced the changes, which are in line with the user-pays approach to infrastructure adopted by the Government, on Friday.“These reforms ensure that those who benefit from new and improved roads share in the cost of building them, making it possible to deliver infrastructure sooner and more efficiently,” he said.Brown confirmed the new Ōtaki to north of Levin, Takitimu north lin...

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