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Photos of the official opening of the new SH1-Elles Road Roundabout held on 4 March 2022

Dean Whaanga from Te Ao Marama blessing the new roundabout
Invercargill based Labour List MP Dr Liz Craig speaking at the opening event
From left to right Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt, Invercargill based Labour List MP Dr Liz Craig and Ngāi Tahu kaumatua Evelyn Cook holding the ribbon to open the new roundabout
Guests are led to the blessing and ribbon cutting site by Dean Whaanga from Te Ao Marama
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Project Manager Jason Forbes, flanked by Waka Kotahi colleagues, holds the ceremonial scissors used to cut the ribbon to open the new SH1-Elles Road roundabout
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt speaking at the project opening
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Project Manager Jason Forbes, MP Dr Liz Craig, Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt and Ngāi Tahu kaumatua Evelyn Cook in the ribbon cutting area
An aerial photo of the new SH1-Elles Road Roundabout taken just prior to its official opening on 4 March 2022
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January 2022

Roundabout (looking south) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Central Island - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Northern tie-in - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Roundabout (looking from Elles Road) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
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November 2021

Preparation for concrete apron - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Roundabout (looking south) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Roundabout (looking north) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Roundabout (looking from Elles Road) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
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October 2021

Replanted flax as part of the wetland restoration
Boxing installed for central island concrete pours
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September 2021

Construction of northern bound lane - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Construction of northern bound lane (looking north) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Construction of northern bound lane (3) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Construction of northern bound lane (looking south) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
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May 2021

Kerbs poured on eastern side
Foot path edging installed
Start of roundabout sealing - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Start of roundabout sealing (2) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
Start of roundabout sealing (3) - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
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April 2021

Roundabout taking shape - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
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March 2021

Wetland area that will be restored in partnership with local iwi
New culverts installed in Clifton Channel
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February 2021

Site clearance and granular fill started - photo courtesy of Fulton Hogan
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January 2021

Traffic queuing Lakes Street shows safety issues with current intersection
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