Guy welcomes Transmission Gully start
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the sod turning on the Transmission Gully motorway as a historic day for the Wellington region, and one which will have significant benefits for Kapiti and Horowhenua.
“After decades of talk, it’s fantastic to see work finally underway on this incredibly important route. Work on the project will only take 5 years to build and is contracted to be open by 2020.
“This 27km route will mean much quicker, safer trips in and out of Wellington. It will shorten peak time trips by 15 minutes and provide a much needed alternative route to the capital city, and better connecting us with the South Island.
“Many people thought they would never live to see this day, given that Transmission Gully was first proposed in 1919. I’m proud to be part of a Government that has finally delivered and got on with the job.
“This is a great day for everyone who has campaigned for this road over the years. Back in 2005 I ran a local petition which gathered 5000 signatures in support, and I’ve always known it had strong local support from Kapiti and Horowhenua residents.”
“Kapiti Expressway is making great progress with road sealing due to begin in a few weeks, and expected to be fully open to traffic in 2017. The full 110km Wellington Northern Corridor improvements are expected to be completed by 2024.
“This is going to be a major economic boost for our region. During this work it’s expected thousands of new constructions jobs will be created, and work on the wider economic benefits of the corridor suggests it will deliver around 800 additional permanent jobs to the region once completed.
“While the work is underway, a change of Government would still threaten this motorway. A Labour-Green-Dotcom coalition would stop the bulldozers, jobs will be lost and traffic jams will continue.
“A strong local and party vote for National is the best way to lock in Transmission Gully and keep the momentum,” says Mr Guy.
“This 27km route will mean much quicker, safer trips in and out of Wellington. It will shorten peak time trips by 15 minutes and provide a much needed alternative route to the capital city, and better connecting us with the South Island.
“Many people thought they would never live to see this day, given that Transmission Gully was first proposed in 1919. I’m proud to be part of a Government that has finally delivered and got on with the job.
“This is a great day for everyone who has campaigned for this road over the years. Back in 2005 I ran a local petition which gathered 5000 signatures in support, and I’ve always known it had strong local support from Kapiti and Horowhenua residents.”
“Kapiti Expressway is making great progress with road sealing due to begin in a few weeks, and expected to be fully open to traffic in 2017. The full 110km Wellington Northern Corridor improvements are expected to be completed by 2024.
“This is going to be a major economic boost for our region. During this work it’s expected thousands of new constructions jobs will be created, and work on the wider economic benefits of the corridor suggests it will deliver around 800 additional permanent jobs to the region once completed.
“While the work is underway, a change of Government would still threaten this motorway. A Labour-Green-Dotcom coalition would stop the bulldozers, jobs will be lost and traffic jams will continue.
“A strong local and party vote for National is the best way to lock in Transmission Gully and keep the momentum,” says Mr Guy.