Motorists travelling along State Highway 2 recently will have noticed the Apata Station Road roundabout site has been a hive of activity.

"Thanks to a warm, long and dry summer, and some extended dry weather in autumn, our team has been able to maintain momentum making excellent progress," NZTA Waka Kotahi said.

Completion of the roundabout is expected later this year.

"The team is now focused on concrete works, such as the median islands and kerbing.

"Once this is completed, they’ll move onto the final parts of the job, including the asphalt layers of road pavement and landscaping."

What's happening while you're sleeping

NZTA said while most of us are asleep, their teams are often busy at night carrying out important work on our roads.

Some of the nightworks that have been completed over the past few months at the Apata site on State Highway 2. Photo / NZTA Waka Kotahi

"While not all work can be done overnight due to noise restrictions and health and safety challenges, the work that can be done significantly speeds up the overall project and reduces disruption during the day," NZTA said.

Speed restrictions at Esdaile and Pahoia roads

Speed restrictions are currently in place at the intersection of SH2 and Esdaile/Pahoia roads, so SH2 widening works can be carried out safely.

The intersection of State Highway 2 and Esdaile/Pahoia roads, where SH2 widening works are being carried out safely. Photo / NZTA Waka Kotahi

People are asked to take extra care as there will be lots of truck and trailers crossing the state highway during the day. This will be in place for some time and reducing the speed limit in this area makes the intersection safer for everyone travelling through.

Lane shift at SH2/Ōmokoroa Road roundabout

Recently, the temporary SH2 and Ōmokoroa Road roundabout shifted slightly south, allowing construction to continue southbound on SH2, from Ōmokoroa Road.

Lane shift at SH2/Ōmokoroa Road roundabout. Photo / NZTA Waka Kotahi

While the majority of people travelling through the roundabout won't notice a huge change, those who need to turn right onto Youngson Road will need to take more care as the right-turn bay into Youngson Road has been removed temporarily.

"People are still able to turn right into Youngson Road, but if you are, please be patient and follow the traffic management in place. We plan to reinstate the right-turn bay in the summer period, later this year," NZTA said.

Construction of this roundabout is anticipated to be completed by mid-2026.