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SH1/SH3 Bulls to Sanson progress photos

A compactor on a road construction site
Construction on the temporary road on the western side of SH1/3 underway in June 2023.
Two people on a road construction site
Construction on the western temporary road alignment can be seen behind our partners at Stantec and Fulton Hogan in June 2023.
Drone images show the temporary roads taking shape outside RNZAF Base Ohakea in July 2023
This drone image shows the temporary roads taking shape outside RNZAF Base Ohakea in July 2023. Supplied by NZDF.
Drone image shows the temporary road alignment on SH1/3 nearing completion in late July 2023
This drone image shows the temporary road alignment on SH1/3 nearing completion in late July 2023. Supplied by NZDF.
The temporary road layout fully opened in early September and traffic is now flowing around the main construction site.
A temporary roundabout has been installed on SH1/3 to allow traffic to safely turn into the new Pukenui temporary road.

Public engagement and sod turning - May-June 2023

Officials post at the sod turning
An official sod turning took place at the Pukenui Road intersection on 15 May 2023.
Traditional Māori blessing at the sod turning
Gathered representatives turn the first sod as the Pukenui Road roundabout and shared user path project kicks off – 15 May 2023.
People attending a sod turning
Emergency service and freight partners attended the sod turning on 15 May 2023
Waka Kotahi and community people inside a hall
Members of the Bulls community attended a drop-in information session to learn more about the project on 23 May 2023.
Waka Kotahi and community people inside a hall
A drop-in session was held at Te Matapihi – Bulls Community Centre on 23 May 2023 for members of the public to come along and learn about the project -– 23 May 2023.
Many road signs around an intersection
Temporary signage is in place at the Pukenui Road intersection outside RNZAF Base Ohakea as construction gets underway - 1 June 2023.

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