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New Zealand considers tolling Auckland’s Harbour Bridge at $9 to fund a new crossing and ensure self-financing.
New Zealand is considering tolling the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge at $9—adjusted for inflation—to help fund a new Waitematā crossing, with the goal of ensuring the new project is used and self-financing.
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop confirmed the government is reviewing whether both the old and new crossings should be tolled to prevent traffic avoidance, as the new crossing could generate significant revenue due to high traffic volumes.
While both major parties support the project, no funding has been allocated.
The government is also reassessing the $56 billion Roads of National Significance programme, acknowledging that the original decade-long timeline may not be feasible due to rising costs and resource constraints.
A user-pays model is being prioritized, but current transport spending exceeds user charges, increasing taxpayer burden.
The final decision on tolling remains under review.
Nueva Zelanda está considerando pagar un peaje de 9 dólares por el puente del puerto de Auckland para financiar un nuevo cruce y garantizar su autofinanciación.