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How is the government ensuring that transport investment in Mosgiel is responsive to approved and planned growth, to avoid reacting only once congestion and safety thresholds have already exceeded, if at all?

Answered Question 18557 (2026)
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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • How is the government ensuring that transport investment in Mosgiel is responsive to approved and planned growth, to avoid reacting only once congestion and safety thresholds have already exceeded, if at all?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

As part of the SH1/87 optimisation project, NZTA will plan interventions with an understanding of existing and future growth. NZTA will identify when further investment may be required to ensure congestion and safety issues are responded to at the appropriate time.