Regular users of State Highway 58 need to be ready for a change to its layout with the partial opening of the new roundabout at Moonshine Road scheduled next week.  

This will be a two-stage opening with the first stage seeing westbound traffic staying on the existing road with eastbound traffic switched over to the new lane.

Precise timing over the switchover is to be confirmed. But the roundabout is expected to open to traffic next week.

Drivers are urged to take care at the roundabout during its staged opening.  

Initially, there will be an extra give way point just before traffic joins the west bound lane. This will apply to road users coming from Moonshine Road who want to turn right, and for drivers wanting to use the roundabout to turn back and head west towards Pāuatahanui and Porirua. 

This allows space for the contractors to complete work between the old and new west bound lanes before the second switchover in about four weeks that will make the roundabout fully operational.

It marks another milestone for the State Highway 58 Safety Improvements Project, following the opening of the new roundabout at Flightys Road and Murphys Road in May.

The roundabouts make the busy and high-traffic-volume intersections with local roads much safer while keeping the flow of traffic steady.  

NZTA/Waka Kotahi appreciates the project works do affect the public and road users. Contractors are working hard to complete remaining works and open the roundabout as smoothly as possible.

Weather or other factors may cause roadworks to be postponed to the next suitable day or rescheduled. Drivers are encouraged to check road conditions before they travel.

More information:

• SH58 safety improvements(external link)
• Frequently Asked Questions(external link)