Construction is underway on the new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 57 (SH57) and Tararua Road.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and Horowhenua District Council (HDC) are working in partnership to build the new roundabout.
While work progresses on the new Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway, the new roundabout at Tararua Road and SH57 will improve safety at this busy intersection and provide a future connection to the new highway and Tara-Ika growth area.
The new roundabout will support the region’s growing population. With vehicle volumes set to increase on Tararua Road over the coming years, we’re working now to make this intersection safer for all those who use it.
The new roundabout will encourage drivers to slow down at the intersection, making it safer for drivers to cross and turn right. It will also improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by providing a pathway around the traffic lanes and formal crossings.
Construction update – November 2025
The SH57/Tararua Road roundabout is nearing completion, and we’re preparing for the final stage of construction.
Plan ahead for nighttime road closures on SH57 and Tararua Road
The final asphalting and line marking for the roundabout is scheduled from Tuesday 18 November until Friday 28 November.
To complete this work safely and efficiently, we will close SH57/Arapaepae Road from Meadowvale Drive to Kimberley Road, and both the eastern and western section of Tararua Road from SH57. The closure will be in place between 7pm and 6am each night, excluding Friday and Saturday evenings.
Detours will be in place during this time, shown on the map below.
SH57 will remain fully open during the day, with a temporary speed limit in place.
The final asphalting layer is dependent on weather, as the warmer and dryer weather will make for a smoother, stronger surface that will last longer. Therefore, work may be postponed if necessary.
After this work, the roundabout construction will be fully complete.
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