It confirms it was a public push rather than hard evidence that sparked a $6 million safety improvement project. There are nine intersections in the district at a higher risk, and a whopping 49 at a similar level, according to the report. In May the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) announced a $6 million project to improve safety by building a slip road, accessed via the existing road under Lower Shotover Bridge. The slip road was found to be the best long-term option “despite the expected high cost of construction”. Work on the slip road is expected to start this month - despite future plans for a new link road to Quail Rise from Pak’nSave roundabout.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 10, 2018 02:26 UTC