Ōtaki to north of Levin project update – April 2022

We’re working to build a new highway for regional and through traffic by the end of the decade, as we focus on making travel from Ōtaki to north of Levin safer and more resilient, as well as increasing transport choices and supporting economic growth in the region.

During May, we'll be holding a number of drop-in sessions to share more information about the new highway and what is next for the project. Find out more below.

View of SH57 looking north-west towards Levin.

New highway engagement open

Partnering with Muaūpoko and hapū from Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, we’ve been working with landowners, community groups, key stakeholders and Councils to continue the technical investigations to identify the preferred alignment of the new highway.

From this mahi we have developed preliminary concept designs for the new highway which we are sharing with you. We’d like to hear feedback from you about what’s planned in your area. Your feedback and local knowledge can help ensure the highway serves your community effectively and we are managing any effects appropriately.

Our latest brochure shares more information on what is new on this project, including maps of highway connections and changes to local roads. 

Next week, we'll be sharing more information online. Feedback will be open until Thursday 26 May, 2022.

We look forward to seeing you at our drop-in sessions, where you can find out more and talk with our project team - full schedule below.

While we have a long way to go from our current design to complete, detailed design, we’ve developed core design principles which will continue to guide our work. We will:

• Tread lightly, with the whenua
• Create and enduring legacy

Join us for an Ō2NL online meeting

To give everyone an opportunity to hear more about the Ō2NL new highway project we will also be hosting an online meeting with our project team, via Zoom.

This is a chance for you to ask questions in a virtual environment if you're unable to attend our in-person sessions.

• Wednesday 11 May, 2022, 7pm-8pm

Registration is required for this event. Please click this link to register your name and email address and you will recieve a confirmation email with details of how to join the online meeting.

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.

Our email newsletters will let you know when there is new information on our website.

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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.