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Rimutaka Corner (Muldoon's) easing

The Muldoon’s Corner project on the Rimutaka Hill Road, approximately 50km from Wellington, will improve safety, visibility, and security for road users.

The project received funding through the Government's Jobs and Growth stimulus package of February 2009, allowing construction to commence in August 2009, 30 months ahead of programme.

Construction is expected be completed by mid-2012.

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Muldoon's Corner - the sharpest and tightest corner on Hill Road in Rimutaka, north of Wellington..

Muldoon's Corner - the sharpest and tightest corner on Hill Road in Rimutaka, north of Wellington.

Wellington

  • Other names

    Muldoon's Corner

  • Part of

    Government Economic Stimulus Package

  • Construction start date

    August 2009

  • Estimated completion date

    August 2012

  • Location

    Near the summit of Rimutaka Hill

  • Project type

    Realignment

  • Project status

    Construction

  • Project contact

    Helen Pinson

  • Estimated cost

    $5 million to $20 million

  • Project website

    http://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/muldoons-corner/index.html

Project purpose

To improve the road position around several very tight corners and address issues for vehicles passing in either direction as the road is particularly narrow.