Project purpose
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is beginning preliminary work on improvements to the approximately 30km section of State Highway 1 (SH1) from north Otaki to north of Levin, part of the Wellington Northern Corridor, which is one of the NZTA's roads of national significance. The preliminary work on the project includes investigating the development of a four-lane expressway between Otaki and Levin, investigating options for an alternative route for Levin and improvements to SH1 to the north of Levin.
Benefits
Upgrading SH 1 between Otaki and Levin will result in improved journey times, relief from congestion and improved safety for road users. The upgrade will also allow for the provision of efficient connections between the main freight hubs of Wellington (and the South Island) with regions to the north and east, such as Palmerston North and Hawke’s Bay.
Features
This project involves providing increased capacity through the provision of a four-lane expressway in some sections and the provision of passing lanes in others, and improvements to intersections along the route.
Other facts
Constraints maps
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is continuing our preliminary work on improvements to the section of State Highway 1 from north Ōtaki to north of Levin. This is part of the Wellington Northern Corridor, one of seven Roads of National Significance across New Zealand. As part of the Ōtaki to Levin project, we aim to build a four-lane expressway between Ōtaki and Levin, an alternative route for Levin and improvements to State Highway 1 to the north of Levin.
One of the first steps is for the Ōtaki to Levin project team to identify constraints to help choose a possible route for an expressway between Taylor's Road and the Manawatu River Bridge.
What is a constraint?
A constraint is a factor that we need to consider when scoping possible routes. Something may be seen as a constraint for many reasons, including heritage, tangata whenua, ecology, landscape, hazards, land ownership and land use. All these factors will inform the project team and stakeholders in identifying possible expressway route options. It's important that we identify all constraints during the early stages of the project.
We have worked closely with key groups such as Horowhenua and Kapiti Coast District Councils, Horizons and Greater Wellington Regional Councils, Historic Places Trust, the Department of Conservation and tangata whenua to identify constraints.
You can see the constraints identified so far (PDF, 2.65 MB).
Contact us
If you would like to get in touch with us, you can reach us via:
- Email: info@O2L.co.nz
- Post: The Ōtaki to Levin team, PO Box 5084, Wellington 6145
- Phone: 04 894 5418
Project updates
Keep informed on the latest information on the project.
- Issue 02 - August 2011 (PDF, 1.81 MB)
- Issue 01 - May 2011 (PDF, 1.81 MB)
Media releases
- NZTA to begin investigations to improve SH1 between Otaki and Levin - 25 January 2011
- NZTA to start preliminary work on SH1 between Otaki and Levin - 27 September 2010
Related documents
- Meeting notes - First collaboration meeting - 7 April 2011 (PDF, 229KB)
- Risk register review - 7 April 2011 (PDF, 44KB)
- Presentation - Collaboration workshop - Major risks - 7 April 2011 (PDF, 222KB)
- Presentation - Collaboration workshop - 7 April 2011 (PDF, 4.40MB)
