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MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway

The proposal for the MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway is a four-lane expressway with associated local road improvements and connections. A decision on the preferred route was announced on 15 December 2009.

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Project purpose

The aim of this project is to remove congestion points for through-traffic and improve journey time reliability through the Kapiti coast growth area, and to improve safety.

Benefits

The expressway will allow more efficient movements for local traffic; more efficient movements of freight and people through the region; and will remove some development restrictions and assist economic growth.

Features

The four lane expressway will be continued through the Kapiti area with the provision of local service roads and connections and additional crossings of the Waikanae River. Access will be provided by a small number of interchanges.

Other facts

The length of this section is approximately 17.8km.

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