Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway


	August 2020


	Kia ora

I’m sure I’m not the only person experiencing a bit of déjà vu this month with COVID-19 restrictions back in place. Here on the PP2Ō project, the return to Level 2 restrictions have had an impact by slowing the project down a little due to the need for social distancing and far more emphasis on contact tracing requirements. I’m pleased to say, however, that work is still progressing well, and despite the Level 2 restrictions, we remain on schedule to complete our monthly milestones.

We are currently hoping to have Bridge 8, down at Te Horo Beach Road, open to traffic by the end of the first quarter of 2021. The progress being made there is obvious to see when you drive under it on SH1 – we hope you’re enjoying seeing the project develop.

The second stage of the Local Arterial Road (LAR) at Marycrest is currently scheduled to be open for traffic in October. The exact date is dependent on the weather, so we’ll provide more information closer to the time. When traffic switches to the LAR, traffic to the Cavallo Agistment Farm area will be diverted over Bridge 10.

We know many people would have heard concerns within the community regarding a possible closure of Ōtaki Gorge Road at its junction with SH1 in the coming weeks. I would like to reiterate that there has never been any intention to close the road this year. Unfortunately, some incorrect information was circulated within the community, which caused a lot of unnecessary concern. You have our undertaking, as has always been our practice, to consult with the community once we have worked through our options. We will also inform you well in advance of any closure that would take place. If you ever have any questions or concerns, or if you hear any worrying rumours relating to PP2Ō, feel free to check with us – we are here to help.

Please look after yourselves, your friends and family. Stay well.

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


	Concrete is poured in the early hours of the morning as the southern Expansion Joint is installed on Bridge 5.

	Ōtaki River Bridge making great progress The successful installation of the expansion joint on (Ōtaki River) Bridge 5, south end was a significant milestone in the bridge’s construction and provides some great benefits to the community. Read more >


	The moment the new stream was opened by the diggers.

	Mangaone stream livened through Culvert 24 We hit a particularly important milestone on the PP2Ō project in late July, and one that left our team with a real sense of achievement. On 27 July, our team livened the Mangaone stream through Culvert 24 in Te Horo. Read more >


	Kāpiti Mayor K (Guru) Gurunathan takes the first brick from the historic kilns as deconstruction began.

	The historic Smíšek kilns The unique beehive kilns – thought to be the only ones of their kind surviving in New Zealand – are smack bang in the middle of the new expressway and must be moved 40 metres to the west. Deconstructing and reconstructing the kilns is a major, and very technical, undertaking. Read more >


	Kisione Kaufusi planting oioi grass south of Te Horo Bridge 8.

	With a touch of green Construction, believe or not, has a soft side. Being able to restore the natural landscape with appropriate planting is an environmental must on a project like PP2Ō. Read more >


	Work continues on the culvert by Bridge One in the Taylor Road area

	Upcoming construction milestones Installation of drainage to the expressway alignment between Taylors Road in the north and Ōtaki River in the south will continue through September to allow the remaining earthworks and associated works to be completed in the northern area. Read more >


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	For more information on the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway, contact us at 0800 7726 4636 or email pp2o@nzta.govt.nz. For emergencies, please call the Police on 111. Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/pp2o

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Kia ora

Ōtaki River Bridge making great progress

Mangaone stream livened through Culvert 24

The historic Smíšek kilns

With a touch of green

Upcoming construction milestones

More information