The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made much safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the construction of a new and long-awaited roundabout. The area is locally known as Matekerepu, between Awakeri and Ōpōtiki.
Construction will start on the new roundabout in late April/early May and once completed, will complement other safety improvements already completed in the area, including road widening, side barrier installation, and line marking.
In recent weeks enabling works have taken place, preparing the site for crews to start work on this much welcomed project. In the coming weeks, people can expect to see crews clearing vegetation to prepare the site for construction.
During construction, road users can expect some delays and traffic management and temporary speed limits will be in place. We will update the community with more details closer to the start of construction.
A blessing led by local iwi Te Ūpokorehe took place at the work site last week to mark the start of the project. The roundabout, which is warmly welcomed by the community, will take approximately 12 months to complete.
SH2/Wainui Road intersection.
Road users are reminded to check the NZTA Journey Planner website for the latest road conditions across the state highway network.
Journey Planner(external link)
Waikato Bay of Plenty works as at 4 April 2025 [PDF, 477 KB]
