Ruakura Road upgrade | Hamilton City Council

Project summary

What we're doing

We’ve upgraded Ruakura Road to create a safer environment for road users, pedestrians and people on bikes.

Why we're doing it

This priority project provides a critical link from Ruakura into the rest of Hamilton and supports our commitment of shaping a city that’s easy to live in, explore and connect.

This priority project provides a critical link to the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway and supports our commitment of shaping a city that’s easy to live in, explore and connect.

The original Ruakura Road had deep ditches beside the traffic lanes, uncontrolled intersections, and limited kerbing, lighting and footpaths. Upgrades to Ruakura Road make it safer for all road users.

What does this look like?

The upgrade included traffic lights at the intersection of Ruakura Lane/Ruakura Road and Ruakura Road/Knighton Road, as well as shared paths and dedicated bike paths off the main roadway for people to enjoy.

This project will

Better connect Ruakura to the rest of Hamilton.
Improve safety for all road users
Support and shape new housing developments in Ruakura

Project features

A road for the future
Ruakura will become home for up to 4000 Hamiltonians who will benefit from brand new, future-focused infrastructure such as new and upgraded roads.
Prioritising safety
The upgraded road will create a safer environment for road users, pedestrians, and people on bikes.
Walk, scoot, bike
The upgrade to Ruakura Road includes the creation of shared paths and dedicated bike paths for people to enjoy.