Lower North Island leaders criticise proposed Ōtaki to Levin expressway changes

The PostRNZTuesday 27 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story NZ Transport Agency, Chris Bishop, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Simon Bridges

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Regional leaders have written to the government to oppose a downgrade of the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway. The revised design includes removing on-ramps and overbridges, reducing the northern end to two lanes, and adding a roundabout to State Highway 1.

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First reported by The Post, Tue 27 May 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Wellington leaders slam 'retrograde' expressway changes (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Councils vent frustration at Otaki-Levin expressway downgrade to government (opens in new tab)