Ōtaki to north of Levin project update – January 2020
Yesterday’s infrastructure announcement from the Government includes funding for the new Ōtaki to north of Levin highway.
Funding for Ōtaki to north of Levin construction
The New Zealand Upgrade Programme has committed $817 million to construct a new four-lane highway from Ōtaki to north of Levin, to support growth in Levin and provide a safer and more resilient route.
With there being 49 deaths and serious injuries along the route in the five years to 2017, this is one of the country’s most dangerous sections of road to drive. The new highway will dramatically improve safety.
It will be a four lane highway, and investigations will look at opportunities to prioritise freight, public transport and vehicles carrying multiple people.
The project includes a separated shared path for walking and cycling running the entire length of the new highway.
Construction is expected to begin in 2025 and be completed in 2029.
Safety improvements on the existing highway
Safety improvements on the existing SH1 corridor will continue. This work will improve safety on the existing highway, and the road will be an important local road in the future.
More information and next steps
You can find out more about the Ōtaki to north of Levin project as part of the NZ Upgrade Programme on our website.
Work is continuing on the further design and investigation programme for the new road and safety improvements on the existing state highway.
As this progresses we’ll be sharing the proposals and designs with you for feedback.
With construction funding for the new highway now confirmed through the NZ Upgrade Programme, the project team can start developing timelines and key milestones for construction to begin.
We look forward to sharing further details with you as these plans are developed.
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