Otaki to Levin Expressway on the move
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the start of public engagement on investigative work on a preferred route between Otaki and Levin.
“This 30 kilometre stretch of road from Otaki to North of Levin is long overdue for an upgrade. It has many accident blackspots and is now carrying a larger volume of traffic than it was ever designed for.
“Anyone who’s been stuck in traffic jams on weekends and public holidays around Otaki will welcome this progress.
“The exact route for the expressway is undecided. NZTA will be carrying out detailed investigation work and engaging with the community before a decision is made.
“This is exciting for Levin, Foxton and Shannon who will ultimately be just an hour’s drive from the Wellington CBD. This will be a real economic boost and I expect it will attract more people and businesses to locate here.
“After decades of talk, it’s great that Horowhenua is finally getting a decent road connecting us to our capital city.
“This follows on from the good progress being made on Transmission Gully, the Kapiti expressway and a major rail upgrade to Waikanae.”