Road advocates appealing to government to change priorities following rapid transit plans change

Auckland's light rail project is years behind schedule - with construction on it likely to start after next year's election.

AA spokesman Barney Irvine says there are a number of upgrades needed on roads all around the North Island - and what's holding them back is a lack of money.

He says the big reason for that lack of money - is because so much of the budget has been put aside for rapid transit.