Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway


	August/September 2018


	Kia ora

We’ve got lots of progress and good news to share with you this month.

Last month’s announcement by the NZ Transport Agency to upgrade the surface of the expressway to Open-Graded Porous Asphalt (OGPA) has been welcomed by the community and the team as a great result for residents and road users.

Since the NZ Transport Agency confirmed funding for a purpose-built shared path alongside the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway we’ve been working hard on testing and designing its route. This month we’re able to share the latest plans for this exciting project development with you.

We’ve also got some important information about upcoming changes to State Highway 1 just north of the Ōtaki roundabout.

Our digital update from the Ōtaki College students focuses on the environmental work we’ve been doing ahead of the stream diversions required to build some of the many large project culverts.

Our worksites are now starting to extend the entire length of the project from Taylors Road to Peka Peka and things are getting very busy out there. We’re working hard to keep everyone safe by introducing various traffic calming measures and temporary speed restrictions. For everyone’s safety please slow down around all works and allow a little extra time for your journey.

If you need any further information please call us on 0800 PP2O INFO or email pp2o@nzta.govt.nz

Ngā mihi
Andy Goldie, Project Manager


	New State Highway 1 pedestrian crossing We’re about to close the State Highway 1 pedestrian underpass off County Road and introduce a new signalised pedestrian crossing to State Highway 1. Read more >

Surface upgrade announced for the PP2Ō Expressway

The NZ Transport Agency has announced it will upgrade the entire surface of the Peka Peka to Ōtaki (PP2Ō) Expressway from chipseal to Open-Graded Porous Asphalt (OGPA).

Senior Manager, Project Delivery Chris Hunt says OGPA provides a smoother surface for drivers, reduces surface spray and the possibility of aquaplaning during heavy rain, requires less maintenance, is quieter for road users and nearby residents, and will cope better with projected traffic volumes.


	Artist's impression of a cross section of the PP2Ō shared path.

	Progress on shared pathway designs In April 2018 the NZ Transport Agency confirmed that a shared path would form part of the PP2Ō Expressway project. Since then we’ve been working hard on detailed designs for the 10 kilometre long route that will provide the local communities it connects with a safer multi-modal trail separated from cars, trucks and other motor vehicles. Read more >




	Bridge beams for Bridge 2 positioning Placement of the nine super tee beams on Bridge two (the bridge that spans the expressway north of the Mill Road roundabout) attracted a lot of public interest in August. The beams are 39 metres long, each weighing 70 tonnes, and required the use of a 400-tonne crawler crane for placement.


	Capturing fish at the Mangaone Stream helping protect our waterways.

	Fish capture and relocation Our digital update from the Ōtaki College students focuses on the environmental work we’ve been doing ahead of the stream diversions required to build some of the many large project culverts. Watch video >


	Construction of the new Ōtaki River Bridge.

	Construction update Towards the end of September you can expect to see more activity between Taylors Road and Ōtaki Township as we start preparing to work on the new Waitohu River Bridge (Bridge one). Read more >


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Kia ora

New State Highway 1 pedestrian crossing

Surface upgrade announced for the PP2Ō Expressway

Progress on shared pathway designs

Bridge beams for Bridge 2 positioning

Fish capture and relocation

Construction update

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