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.

SH2 / Ōmokoroa Rd Roundabout and Ōmokoroa Rd Stage 1 Update - 9 November 2025

Over the past few months, we’ve made significant progress across these projects. This includes major earthworks, new drainage and utility services, road construction, and adding new kerbing, footpaths and cycle facilities. You’ll also see the new roundabout - that will eventually connect to Francis Road - really taking shape.

Traffic Switches

On Thursday 11 December, drivers will notice a change in the road alignment through these sites.

On Ōmokoroa Road (between the state highway and Prole Road) traffic will move to the opposite side of the road near properties 486 through 454. Steel barriers will also be removed, allowing crews to progress with drainage, services, and pavement construction along this section. Access to all properties will remain open throughout the works.

At the same time, the State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road roundabout traffic will switch over to the newly built westbound lanes.

You may notice the newly constructed pavement feels slightly rough - don't worry, this isn’t the final surface! The top asphalt layer will be applied once all construction is complete.

Christmas and New Year Shutdown

From Friday 19 December through to Monday 5 January, the Ōmokoroa Road work will pause for the Christmas and New Year shut down. The State Highway 2 roundabout site will shut down for an extra week until 12 January. No construction activity is planned during this period, aside from dust control if needed.

Our traffic management teams will continue daily safety checks, including over public holidays, and an on-call crew will be available for any urgent issues.

What’s Coming in January and February

After the break, you’ll see work continue across both Ōmokoroa Road and State Highway 2. On Ōmokoroa Road, the focus will be on completing the eastbound lanes, drainage, landscaping, signage, the final road surface and line marking.

On State Highway 2, crews will be building the median islands and laying the asphalt at the roundabout and 60 metres on each approach. This will be followed by signage, barriers, final road surfacing and line marking. Planting in the roundabout island is scheduled for late March.

We’re getting close to the finish line for the roundabout section of this project, and we appreciate your patience as we complete the last of the work. Please keep following the speed limits and traffic management in place, including during the Christmas shutdown period.

Ōmokoroa Road Stage 1 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.

Industrial Road

The Industrial Road is currently under construction. Once finished, it will open up access to the zoned industrial land, just off Ōmokoroa Road near SH2 (adjacent to 491 Ōmokoroa Road).

To enable construction of the Industrial Road, and as part of the Ōmokoroa Urbanisation Stage 1 project, we have also constructed a temporary industrial pond. The next step for us is to work on the final solution for the industrial pond.

We expect to complete this part of the project by October 2025.

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.

SH2 / Ōmokoroa Rd Roundabout and Ōmokoroa Rd Stage 1 Update - 9 November 2025

Over the past few months, we’ve made significant progress across these projects. This includes major earthworks, new drainage and utility services, road construction, and adding new kerbing, footpaths and cycle facilities. You’ll also see the new roundabout - that will eventually connect to Francis Road - really taking shape.

Traffic Switches

On Thursday 11 December, drivers will notice a change in the road alignment through these sites.

On Ōmokoroa Road (between the state highway and Prole Road) traffic will move to the opposite side of the road near properties 486 through 454. Steel barriers will also be removed, allowing crews to progress with drainage, services, and pavement construction along this section. Access to all properties will remain open throughout the works.

At the same time, the State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road roundabout traffic will switch over to the newly built westbound lanes.

You may notice the newly constructed pavement feels slightly rough - don't worry, this isn’t the final surface! The top asphalt layer will be applied once all construction is complete.

Christmas and New Year Shutdown

From Friday 19 December through to Monday 5 January, the Ōmokoroa Road work will pause for the Christmas and New Year shut down. The State Highway 2 roundabout site will shut down for an extra week until 12 January. No construction activity is planned during this period, aside from dust control if needed.

Our traffic management teams will continue daily safety checks, including over public holidays, and an on-call crew will be available for any urgent issues.

What’s Coming in January and February

After the break, you’ll see work continue across both Ōmokoroa Road and State Highway 2. On Ōmokoroa Road, the focus will be on completing the eastbound lanes, drainage, landscaping, signage, the final road surface and line marking.

On State Highway 2, crews will be building the median islands and laying the asphalt at the roundabout and 60 metres on each approach. This will be followed by signage, barriers, final road surfacing and line marking. Planting in the roundabout island is scheduled for late March.

We’re getting close to the finish line for the roundabout section of this project, and we appreciate your patience as we complete the last of the work. Please keep following the speed limits and traffic management in place, including during the Christmas shutdown period.

Ōmokoroa Road Stage 1 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.

Industrial Road

The Industrial Road is currently under construction. Once finished, it will open up access to the zoned industrial land, just off Ōmokoroa Road near SH2 (adjacent to 491 Ōmokoroa Road).

To enable construction of the Industrial Road, and as part of the Ōmokoroa Urbanisation Stage 1 project, we have also constructed a temporary industrial pond. The next step for us is to work on the final solution for the industrial pond.

We expect to complete this part of the project by October 2025.

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.