We’re improving the safety of State Highway 1 between Levin and Foxton by installing a new roundabout at the intersection with Waitārere Beach Road, stretches of painted wide centreline, roadside and median barriers, and new turnaround facilities.
We’re improving the safety of State Highway 1 (SH1) from Levin to Foxton while we work to deliver the new highway from Ōtaki to north of Levin.
Once the new highway is complete, these safety improvements will keep people safe while they transition to a different driving environment.
The safety improvements are being constructed in four stages. These are:
Flexible median barrier and a turnaround facility constructed at the southern entrance to Foxton.
Construction on Stage 1 of improvements began on 9 January 2024 and is now complete.
CloseFlexible median with a gap at the entrance to Mitchpine Mill and turnaround facilities at Oturoa and Koputaroa roads. Sections of the road have been widened to make room for the median barrier. A small section of side barrier has also been installed on the southbound lane just south of the Oturoa Road intersection to prevent vehicles driving into a ditch.
Construction on Stage 2 of improvements began on 26 February 2024 and is now complete.
CloseA roundabout is planned for the SH1/Waitārere Beach Road intersection with small stretches of flexible median barrier installed at the northern and southern roundabout entries. A right turn bay is also planned to be installed outside Poroutawhao School and Lewis Farms, along with some side barrier just north of the school. Construction is expected to start in late 2025, subject to funding approval.
CloseRoad widening is planned to allow a wide centreline to be installed. Stretches of side barrier are also planned to prevent vehicles driving into roadside ditches. Subject to funding approval.
CloseFlexible median barrier and three turnaround facilities installed as part of the SH1 Levin to Foxton safety improvements.
We know these types of safety improvements are new for the area and have engaged our iwi and hapū partners, local government partners, key stakeholders, and the local community to get feedback and insights and to address any concerns about the infrastructure improvements. A summary of the feedback we received can be downloaded through the link below.
Alternatively you can write to us:
Ōtaki to north of Levin Project Team
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Level 5)
Private Bag 6995
Wellington 6141
