The project includes safety improvements between Moonshine and Flightys/Murphys Road. The scope includes:
- two new roundabouts, at the Moonshine Road and the Flightys/Murphys Roads intersections
- shared paths around the roundabouts
- new culverts to manage water flows
- localised widening of the road and side barriers, and
- installation of median barriers.
Safety improvements between State Highway 2 and Moonshine Road were completed in 2024.
The project is part of the New Zealand Government's Roads of Regional Significance.
Key Dates
| Jun 2025 | Construction Commencement |
| 2027 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | New Zealand Transport Agency |
| Successful Tenderer: | Downer |
PROJECT HISTORY
| May 2025 | NZTA announced that main works on the project commenced. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New Zealand |
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