Consultation begins on expressway speed limit

• Published date: 24 April 2024
• Publication title: Kapiti News

He said the Government’s priority is rebuilding the economy, and believed raising speed limits on the Kāpiti Expressway would help achieve that

“I’m thrilled to see NZTA begin consultation on raising speed limits on the Kāpiti Expressway — a move that will reduce travel times and increase efficiency for travel, whether heading north or south.”

He said a more efficient transport network means local businesses can be more productive and people can get where they need to be quickly and safely.

The Mackays to Peka Peka and Peka Peka to Ōtaki roads of national significance, were initially started by National and were “designed and constructed to a high safety standard”.

“I have heard excellent feedback from our community that these roads have made travel more efficient, enabling Kiwis to get where they need to be more quickly.

“Additionally, there are proven safety benefits of removing heavy traffic out of town centres like Paekākāriki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, and Ōtaki.”

Transport Minister Simeon Brown said that since the expressway opened there have been numerous benefits — no-one has died in a crash, regional freight trips are more efficient, and the roads have unlocked new opportunities for housing and urban development.

“I’m pleased to see NZTA is also making good progress on the next phase of...