In this update we’ve included some diagrams showing the new intersection layouts and an alternative route for Te Horo Beach residents who want to head south.

In other news, the first beam for Bridge 9 at Makahuri (formerly Marycrest) will arrive and be placed in early May. Bridge 9 is the final structure to be built on the project and all beams will be in place within six weeks.

These are all major milestones and demonstrate the good progress being made on the project.

We know how keen people are to start using the shared walking and cycling path between Te Kowhai and Te Hāpua roads. The good news is—everything going to plan—that section of pathway should be open for use in June/July.

Other milestones include the opening of the new Taylors Road alignment in the north earlier this week, and by late May/early June we expect to have opened the small diversion on State Highway 1 (SH1) in the same area.

Stay safe, until next time.

If you need any further information, please visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/pp2o, call us on 0800 PP2O INFO or email pp2o@nzta.govt.nz

Ngā mihi
Chris Hunt, Project Director

Left map: Alternate Te Hāpua Road route - Right map: Route over Bridge 8 at Te Horo Beach Road

Ōtaki Gorge Road reopening and School Road detour

Ōtaki Gorge Road was reopened to the public overnight on Wednesday 28 April. At the same time, the SH1/School Road intersection was permanently closed and traffic rerouted over Bridge 8 at Te Horo. People living at Te Horo Beach may find it easier using Te Hāpua Road to access SH1 if travelling south.

Above are graphics displaying the new routes.

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Wetlands are important to a healthy environment

Wetlands play a critical role in any healthy environment. Not only do they filter the water flowing through them, they also act like a sponge - absorbing water in times of flood and releasing it during drier periods.

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Bridge 8 displaying its artwork

Moteatea o Puti-Winiata

On the northern side of Bridge 8 at Te Horo, which spans the expressway, is ‘Moteatea o Puti-Winiata’, one of the ten pieces of artwork etched on to the PP2Ō bridges.  This piece is a lasting acknowledgement of the taonga tuku iho (treasure handed down) of the Puti-Winiata whanau. The section of expressway beneath the bridge runs through their traditional lands.

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The realignment of SH1 at the north of the project area

Upcoming construction milestones

Construction of the temporary 500-metre section of SH1 continues to the east of the expressway alignment. This is on track to be completed and opened to traffic by late May/early June.

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More information

For more information on the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway, contact us at 0800 7726 4636 or email pp2o@nzta.govt.nz

Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/pp2o