Construction is underway on the new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 57 (SH57) and Tararua Road.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and Horowhenua District Council (HDC) are working in partnership to build the new roundabout.
While work progresses on the new Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway, the new roundabout at Tararua Road and SH57 will improve safety at this busy intersection and provide a future connection to the new highway and Tara-Ika growth area.
The new roundabout will support the region’s growing population. With vehicle volumes set to increase on Tararua Road over the coming years, we’re working now to make this intersection safer for all those who use it.
The new roundabout will encourage drivers to slow down at the intersection, making it safer for drivers to cross and turn right. It will also improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by providing a pathway around the traffic lanes and formal crossings.
Construction update – August 2025
The first construction phase of the roundabout is complete; this includes the first 3 legs of the roundabout and service relocation including watermain installation and putting electrical overheads underground.
Work is now underway on the fourth and final leg of the roundabout, connecting Tararua Road to the east of SH57. While this work is underway, Tararua Road is closed east of the roundabout, and a detour is in place via Queen Street East and Gladstone Road.
The detour is expected to be in place until September, with the roundabout fully complete by the end of the year following asphalting and line marking.
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