Zones 1 - 10 on the M2PP corridor

Mackays to Peka Peka corridor improvements

Kia ora,

Welcome to our first newsletter in which we’ll be keeping you updated on the Mackays to Peka Peka (M2PP) corridor improvement project.

My name is Michael Walding, the Project Manager for this project. My team and I are looking forward to getting to know you over the next 20 months.

This project runs from Poplar Avenue in the south, to just north of Te Moana Road in Waikanae. We are changing the old State Highway One layout to incorporate improved health and safety features for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

New footpaths and intersection improvements will be built in Zones 1,2,3 7 & 8 (individual zones are shown in the map above) and new road layout and cycle lanes will be installed in Zones 4,5 & 6. Work on zones 9 and 10 has already been completed.

My team and I are very proud to be constructing this project on behalf of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) & Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC).

We look forward to building a new asset for the community that will provide safe travel for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

During construction there may be disruptions to your daily routine as we work. We will do our best to make you aware of upcoming works via newsletters, door knocks, and letter drops.

We intend to be proactive and keep you well-informed. If you have any queries, comments or feedback please contact the hotline number or email address listed at the bottom of this page.

Ngā mihi nui,
Mike

The onsite drainage team hard at work

An introduction to the project

The work we are doing is part of a process to formally transfer ownership of the 13.5km section of the former State Highway 1, between Poplar Avenue and Peka Peka Link Road, from Waka Kotahi to KCDC. Because it revokes the road’s designation as a state highway, it’s a process known as revocation.  Before that happens however, Waka Kotahi will ensure it is fit for purpose as a local road. This includes ensuring the road is accessible for all people who use the road, including pedestrians and cyclists.

The ‘M2PP Corridor Improvement Project’ was formally launched on 15 July 2020 when, for the first time since the COVID-19 lock-down, the team was able to get together.  Project Manager Mike Walding introduced Waka Kotahi Principal Network Manager Iqbal Idris and Principal Project Manager Graham Taylor, and KCDC Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon. Iqbal Idris said it was exciting to see the project getting underway and acknowledged the huge amount of planning from Waka Kotahi, KCDC and Fletchers to reach this point. He said the work will help create a system that caters for all users – no matter how they travel.

The team highlighted road safety improvements, which will include:

• Installing footpaths, kerbs and channel, drainage infrastructure and lighting upgrades between Popular Ave and Coastlands Main Entrance
• An extension of the shared path from Kebbell Drive to Te Moana Road
• A roundabout at the Raumati Road intersection
• Traffic light installations at Ihakara Street and Ngaio Road
• Raised pedestrian-only controlled signals at the railway station crossing point by Coastlands
• Road layout and marking changes, including on-road cycle lanes

Mike Walding explained that this project will provide the local community with a vastly improved road that will make the old state highway safer for all users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

Local contractors have been employed on the contract. Mills Albert Ltd, Cuttriss Consultants Ltd, Kostal Kerb NZ Ltd, J.B.S Environmental Ltd, HTS Group and Electra Ltd have been engaged by Higgins to help with various aspects of the project. The work has been broken up into zones to minimise disruption and enable efficient handover from Waka Kotahi to KCDC.

‘Hit sticks’ installed for M2PP corridor safety

Keeping everyone safe on the roads

You’ll have noticed the orange ‘hit sticks’ installed along the M2PP corridor to manage north and south bound traffic.  These are designed to act like visual rumble strips, and help manage the speed of traffic and deter motorists from inadvertently entering into a work area. The sticks bend when struck and create a strong noise to alert drivers who may have swerved off-course and are at risk of driving into our work zone or towards oncoming traffic.

While our crews are working on the corridor, speed limits have been reduced to 50km to protect our workers and other road users.

We know roadworks can be frustrating, but looking after our crews onsite and making sure they can get home safe to their families is the top priority on all our roading projects. Thank you for your patience around our worksites, and for helping to keep our people safe.

More information

For more information on the Mackays to Peka Peka revocation project, contact us at m2pprevocation@nzta.govt.nz

Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/m2pp-revocation