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Has the government directed Waka Kotahi to consider strategic solutions, such as heavy-vehicle bypass options, alongside intersection upgrades in the Mosgiel and Taieri area; if not, why not?

Answered Question 18941 (2026)
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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • Has the government directed Waka Kotahi to consider strategic solutions, such as heavy-vehicle bypass options, alongside intersection upgrades in the Mosgiel and Taieri area; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s (NZTA) SH1/87 Optimisation Improvement project was identified through ongoing monitoring of traffic conditions and land use growth. NZTA is required to consider lower cost improvement options to get the most out of the existing network before any larger scale options are considered.