AECOM has been appointed design partner for the Warkworth to Te Hana motorway project in New Zealand, the first section of the Northland Corridor Program. The 100-kilometer upgrade of State Highway 1 will connect Auckland to Whangārei, with AECOM collaborating under the Northway Consortium led by ACCIONA and Aberdeen Investments.
The project scope includes a new system interchange, improved horizontal and vertical alignments to enhance safety, and measures to mitigate risks from flooding, landslides, and extreme weather. AECOM’s design will prioritize the reuse of on-site materials to reduce imported inputs, waste, haulage costs, and embodied carbon.
The Northway Consortium has engaged AECOM’s transportation, engineering, and design teams across New Zealand, Australia, and global operations to deliver the project. AECOM reported $16.1 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025, operating across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings infrastructure services.
The Warkworth to Te Hana motorway represents the initial segment of a broader corridor program, with additional sections to follow. The project is expected to advance infrastructure resilience and connectivity in Northland.
