Construction begins on Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway

RNZStuff1NewsTuesday 23 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop

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Work has commenced on the 24km Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway to improve safety on a route described by the Transport Minister as a death trap. The project, part of the Wellington Northern Corridor, is expected to be completed in 2029.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 23 Sep 2025, 2:53pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions as construction starts on major expressway (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    ‘It’s a death trap’: Why NZTA is spending $2.1 billion on this road (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News

    Construction begins on Ōtaki to North of Levin Highway (opens in new tab)