The three construction zones
Southern: Mackays Crossing to Kāpiti Road
The project starts north of the Mackays Crossing overbridge, on the four lane length of State Highway 1 known as the Raumati Straights. The first 2km involves rehabilitation of the existing roadway, to Expressway standard and will eventually tie into Transmission Gully. The new Expressway starts just south of Poplar Avenue. It involves:
Building the Poplar Avenue partial interchange with south facing on and off ramps only
An overpass over Raumati Road
Converting Leinster Avenue to a cul de sac
Building a new local road off Leinster Avenue to provide access for properties cut off by the Expressway
A bridge over the Wharemauku Stream, where provision is being made for a floodway and pedestrians and cyclists
A full interchange at Kāpiti Road with both north facing and south facing on and off-ramps controlled by traffic lights
Widening Kāpiti Road to provide two through lanes in each direction and turning lanes.
Managing traffic
To minimise traffic disruption on State Highway 1, construction trucks don’t turn right into Poplar Avenue. Instead they head south to Mackays Crossing to turn around before heading back to turn left into Poplar Avenue.
Community impact
A lotLots of people live close to this area of construction, so noise, dust and vibration are carefully monitored. Also, regular neighbourhood forums continue to beare held with local residents to talk through any issues or concerns.
What it will look like when it’s finished
Central: Kāpiti Road to the north bank of the Waikanae River
From Kāpiti Road, the Expressway continues through Paraparaumu to Waikanae. Largely it follows a route that was held for many years for a Western Link Road. The construction ofin this section involved: zone involves:
Lowering Mazengarb Road in Paraparaumu to allow the Expressway to pass over it
Creating major new wetlands
Building a bridge over Otaihanga Road
Reinstating access to private properties
Building the four-lane, 180m Waikanae River bridge, the largest single structure of the project.
The Waikanae Bridge
The four-lane Waikanae River Bridge is the biggest single structure on the new Expressway. The bridge has been architecturally and seismically designed, pushing engineering design and innovation to their limits. It boasts the biggest bored piles in New Zealand.
Urban design
The project has worked with local iwi, Te Atiawa, on the urban design details of the new Waikanae River Bridge.
Community impact
Many people live next to construction in the Central Zone. Noise, vibration and dust wereare carefully monitored. Also, regular neighbourhood forums continue to beare held with local residents to talk through any issues or concerns.
Northern: Te Moana Road to Peka Peka
From the Waikanae River Bridge, the Expressway continues through Waikanae where it connects to local roads via a full interchange at Te Moana Road. It then continues to just north of Peka Peka Road where it re-joins the existing highway.
Construction in this zone involved:
- Building a full interchange at Te Moana Road with both north facing and south facing on and off-ramps controlled by traffic lights
- Building a new road to replace the severed connection to the Nga Manu Nature Reserve and Smithfield Road
- A partial interchange at Peka Peka Road with a northbound on-ramp and a southbound off-ramp
- A temporary tie-in to the existing highway at Te Kowhai Road, pending future construction of the Peka Peka to Otaki project
- Relocation of the Vector Gas pipelines.
Respect for the land
The area between the Waikanae River and Te Moana Road is waahi-tapu, sacred Maori land. The project team worked respectfully in this area, observing certain cultural protocols such as eating only in blessed areas.
Community impact
As in other zones, work was close to people’s houses and businesses. Regular neighbourhood forums continue to be held with local residents to talk through any issues or concerns.
Contact
If you’d like to talk to someone about any concerns or issues, or if you just have a question you'd like answered contact our community liaison officers by phoning 0508 M2PP INFO (0508 627 746) or email info@m2pp.co.nz
What it will look like when finished
Northern: Te Moana Road to Peka Peka
From the Waikanae River Bridge, the Expressway continues through Waikanae where it connects to local roads via a full interchange being built at Te Moana Road. It then continues to just north of Peka Peka Road where it rejoins the existing highway.
Construction in this zone involves:
Building a full interchange at Te Moana Road with both north facing and south facing on and off-ramps controlled by traffic lightsBuilding a new road to replace the severed connection to the Nga Manu Nature Reserve and Smithfield RoadA partial interchange at Peka Peka Road with a northbound on-ramp and a southbound off-rampA temporary tie-in to the existing highway at Te Kowhai Road, pending future construction of the Peka Peka to Otaki projectRelocation of the Vector Gas pipelines.
Respect for the land
The area between the Waikanae River and Te Moana Road is waahi-tapu, sacred Maori land. The project team works respectfully in this area, observing certain cultural protocols such as eating only in blessed areas.
Community impact
As in other zones, work is close to people’s houses and businesses. Regular neighbourhood forums are held with local residents to talk through any issues or concerns.
What it will look like when finished
Contact
If you’d like to talk to someone about any concerns or issues, or if you just have a question you'd like answered contact our community liaison officers by phoning 0508 M2PP INFO (0508 627 746) or email info@m2pp.co.nz