Ōtaki to north of Levin update – 24 March 2023

Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority and local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga are working together to create a positive legacy for the region while we build a new, safer and more reliable State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin.

Roadworks will start at the existing rest area on SH1 on Sunday 26 March.

Safety improvements construction starting on SH1 near Ōtaki

Construction is due to begin this weekend on the SH1 Ōtaki to Ohau safety improvement project. 

This work includes the construction of the new turnaround facility at the existing rest area at the bottom of Forest Lakes hill on SH1.

Crews will be on site for nightworks on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 March, from 7pm to 5.30am, weather permitting. A stop/go traffic control will be required for nightworks while we make traffic lane adjustments so work can proceed safely at the rest area.

After the initial nightworks are completed, day and nightworks will take place over five weeks, weather permitting. 

The southbound lane will be realigned and a temporary speed limit of 50km/h will be in place for the duration of this work. SH1 will be open to north and southbound traffic during the day.

Please note the rest area will still be open during construction and the work site will be safely isolated from the public.

This turnaround facility is one of three to be constructed between Ōtaki and Manakau to provide safe righthand turns across the highway once median barriers are installed. 

We will have an update for you soon on the next stage of construction on SH1.

To learn more about the safety improvements between Ōtaki and Ohau, please visit our website.

SH57 surfacing work is due to be completed on Sunday 26 March.

SH57 resealing work nearly complete

Work to reseal Kimberley Road between SH1 and Arapaepae Road (SH57) started on Wednesday 22 March after a short postponement due to weather conditions. 

The detour will remain in place until work is completed on Sunday 26 March.

These works are weather dependent so this date may change. Thank you for your patience while these important works take place.

More information

Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/o2nl to find out about our work in the corridor or check out:

• www.nzta.govt.nz/o2nl-proposed-new-highway for information on the new highway, or
• www.nzta.govt.nz/o2nl-safe-speeds, to find out more about speed, or
• www.nzta.govt.nz/o2nl-safer-roads-and-roadsides to find out more about the work to make our existing roads and roadsides safer.

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For more information on the Ōtaki to north of Levin programme, contact us at O2NL@nzta.govt.nz or call 0508 625 4636.