The new Ōtaki to north of Levin highway will improve safety, reliability and efficiency for those moving around or through the Horowhenua District and lower North Island. The Crown-funded highway project is one of the original Roads of National Significance.
NZTA acknowledges the Government’s decision to confirm the tolling proposal for Ōtaki to north of Levin, this decision provides the project with the direction needed to move forward, and provide clarity for communities and road users. NZTA thanks everyone who made submissions, public consultation is a valued part of the process and the insights gained through submissions were considered in the decision-making process. Revenue collected from the toll will ensure Ōtaki to north of Levin remains safe and well maintained, and will contribute towards the construction and maintenance of the road.
The Minister of Transport’s full announcement can be viewed here:
A summary of the consultation findings for Ōtaki to north of Levin can be viewed here:
SH1 Ōtaki to north of Levin tolling proposal
If you have any questions about the new highway, come and see us at one of our monthly project office open days:
Ōtaki to north of Levin project office
171 Oxford Street
Levin.
Upcoming date:
NZTA, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority and local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga are working together to create a positive legacy for the region while we build a new, safer and more reliable State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin.
The new four-lane 24km highway will dramatically improve safety, improve resilience and provide better access to walking and cycling facilities for those moving around or through the Horowhenua District and lower North Island.
During the last five years, 72 people have died or been seriously injured along the route, making it one of the country’s most dangerous sections of road to drive.
Construction is expected to begin in 2025 and be completed in 2029.
June 2024
NZTA has now signed two interim project alliance agreements with the two alliances who will support the ongoing development and delivery of the new highway.
Each alliance will each deliver a section of the road and associated works.
South of the Ohau river we will be working with alliance partners Downer, McConnell Dowell, Beca and Tonkin+Taylor. The northern section of the new highway and associated works will be delivered through an alliance with Fulton Hogan, HEB, WSP and Aurecon.
Details are in our media release:
Another major milestone for Ōtaki to north of Levin as alliances formed
In our new project videos, hear from project partners about what the new highway and shared user path will bring to the region, the positive legacy it will leave, and the partnership approach in delivering the project.
Project outcomes
Creating an enduring legacy
Mana whenua insights
While we work to deliver the new highway, we’re working to make the existing State Highway 1 and State Highway 57 safer now. We’ve implemented safer speeds and continue install safety improvements to the existing roads. You can find out more on the Existing highways – safety and speed page:
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
