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9 May 2024
Carl Daniels
[FYI request #26429 email]
REF: OIA-15139
Dear Carl
Request made under the Official Information Act 1982
Thank you for your email of 14 April 2024 requesting the fol owing information under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
With the recent announcement of the speed limit increase on the Kapiti Expressway, what work is
required for the Raumati Straight to be upto safety standards and what remaining works on
Transmission Gully needs to be completed before the speed review could commence
Raumati Straights
The work required for the Raumati Straights section includes retrofit roadside protection and access
closure, widening of the shoulder and improvements to ground and pavement condition. Planning
work is underway to scope and design the necessary improvements prior to funding approval.
Transmission Gul y
The project works required to be completed before the speed review can commence are:
• Pavement and road surfacing remedial works
• Works at and adjacent to the State Highway 58 (Pāuatahanui) interchange, also comprising
pavement and road surfacing works
• Completion of required quality assurance tests, works completion tests, consenting tasks and
property agreement obligations with local landowners.
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our website, with personal information removed.
If you would like to discuss this reply with NZTA, please contact Ministerial Services by email to
[NZTA request email].
Yours sincerely
Vanessa Browne
National Manager Programmes and Standards
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