State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection upgrade

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Kia ora, welcome to the SH2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection upgrade project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, frequently asked questions, and a timeline of upcoming steps. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page for all this and more.

Update - 15 April 2025

SH2/Ōmokoroa Road intersection

Our teams have been busy over the past couple of months, with the construction of the temporary roundabout.

We have mostly completed full width construction of an area north of roundabout – and are currently working alongside the existing road on the western side – (Youngson Rd heading north)

The temporary roundabout is a smaller and a simpler version the final road layout but gives drivers an experience of what’s to come and improve safety in the meantime.

The team on the ground continues to be busy working on the relocation of services such as power, water, streetlight cables and stormwater pipes.

Over the coming weeks, while driving through the site, motorists can expect to see some intermittent off-peak Stop/Go controls, and the traffic will be under contraflow.

Contraflow in this instance means that as construction progresses, there will be times when traffic may flow on one lane one day and possibly another lane a week later.

Please be kind to our crew on the ground. They are doing their absolute best to get this important work done, and we will keep you updated if another change is on its way.

Ōmokoroa Road works

As part of the intersection project, a 420-metre section of Ōmokoroa Road (from the SH2 roundabout to Prole Road) is being upgraded to meet urban standards. Here’s what’s happening:

  • Power lines: Overhead power lines will be moved underground for better safety and reliability.
  • Internet and phone services: Fibre and telecom networks will be upgraded to support future needs.
  • Stormwater: Improving stormwater management in the area.
  • Road construction: Widening the existing two-lanes to four-lanes, upgrade road layers for longevity, new kerbs and channels, and a roundabout at Industrial and Francis Roads for safer access.
  • Pathways: A shared path for pedestrians and cyclists will be built from Ōmokoroa Road to Industrial Road.
  • Safety features: New centre islands, streetlights, road signs, and markings will be added for improved safety and visibility.

Work starts in April 2025 and continues through to May 2026.

Temporary traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works. Access will remain for residents and businesses and traffic flow in both directions will be maintained, with a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h to ensure the safety of the community and our team. We don’t expect any delays right now, but with the reduced speed limit in place, it might be a good idea to allow a few extra minutes for your journey.

On the night of Monday 28 April, our team will be installing steel barriers along the eastern side of Ōmokoroa Road. We’ll do our best to minimise disruption and keep noise and vibrations to a minimum.

About this project

The State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection upgrade will address safety and capacity issues and unlock housing potential in Ōmokoroa.

The upgrade will include:

  • a new interim roundabout at the State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection with four-lane tapers and highway improvements
  • four-laning on Ōmokoroa Road from SH2 to Prole Road
  • a new roundabout, servicing the industrial area, at the future Francis Road intersection.
  • the closure and relocation of driveways opposite the state highway intersection onto Youngson Road.

This is a minimum 10-year interim solution to address the immediate needs of the intersection, until funding becomes available to build a full interchange.


Kia ora, welcome to the SH2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection upgrade project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, frequently asked questions, and a timeline of upcoming steps. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page for all this and more.

Update - 15 April 2025

SH2/Ōmokoroa Road intersection

Our teams have been busy over the past couple of months, with the construction of the temporary roundabout.

We have mostly completed full width construction of an area north of roundabout – and are currently working alongside the existing road on the western side – (Youngson Rd heading north)

The temporary roundabout is a smaller and a simpler version the final road layout but gives drivers an experience of what’s to come and improve safety in the meantime.

The team on the ground continues to be busy working on the relocation of services such as power, water, streetlight cables and stormwater pipes.

Over the coming weeks, while driving through the site, motorists can expect to see some intermittent off-peak Stop/Go controls, and the traffic will be under contraflow.

Contraflow in this instance means that as construction progresses, there will be times when traffic may flow on one lane one day and possibly another lane a week later.

Please be kind to our crew on the ground. They are doing their absolute best to get this important work done, and we will keep you updated if another change is on its way.

Ōmokoroa Road works

As part of the intersection project, a 420-metre section of Ōmokoroa Road (from the SH2 roundabout to Prole Road) is being upgraded to meet urban standards. Here’s what’s happening:

  • Power lines: Overhead power lines will be moved underground for better safety and reliability.
  • Internet and phone services: Fibre and telecom networks will be upgraded to support future needs.
  • Stormwater: Improving stormwater management in the area.
  • Road construction: Widening the existing two-lanes to four-lanes, upgrade road layers for longevity, new kerbs and channels, and a roundabout at Industrial and Francis Roads for safer access.
  • Pathways: A shared path for pedestrians and cyclists will be built from Ōmokoroa Road to Industrial Road.
  • Safety features: New centre islands, streetlights, road signs, and markings will be added for improved safety and visibility.

Work starts in April 2025 and continues through to May 2026.

Temporary traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works. Access will remain for residents and businesses and traffic flow in both directions will be maintained, with a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h to ensure the safety of the community and our team. We don’t expect any delays right now, but with the reduced speed limit in place, it might be a good idea to allow a few extra minutes for your journey.

On the night of Monday 28 April, our team will be installing steel barriers along the eastern side of Ōmokoroa Road. We’ll do our best to minimise disruption and keep noise and vibrations to a minimum.

About this project

The State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection upgrade will address safety and capacity issues and unlock housing potential in Ōmokoroa.

The upgrade will include:

  • a new interim roundabout at the State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection with four-lane tapers and highway improvements
  • four-laning on Ōmokoroa Road from SH2 to Prole Road
  • a new roundabout, servicing the industrial area, at the future Francis Road intersection.
  • the closure and relocation of driveways opposite the state highway intersection onto Youngson Road.

This is a minimum 10-year interim solution to address the immediate needs of the intersection, until funding becomes available to build a full interchange.