Construction of the new Matekerepu roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is progressing well.  

This important intersection upgrade is part of the SH2 Wainui to Ōpōtiki safety improvements project, which began in 2021 and includes 3 sections. Safety improvements such as shoulder widening, flexible side barriers and rumble strips have already been completed, making this stretch of road safer. 
 
The roundabout marks the next phase of the project and there’s been a lot of activity this month, despite the recent weather. Work carrying materials to and from the site continued throughout June with 3-way stop/go traffic management in place. 

The widening of Wainui Road has begun, and soon, traffic will be diverted to the newly sealed wider shoulder while the roundabout is built. The relocated streetlights are working well in their new locations, providing good visibility and improving the safety at the intersection. 

The Matekerepu roundabout is expected to be completed by April 2026. 

Highway conditions(external link)

Waikato & Bay of Plenty State Highway Works July 2025 [PDF, 664 KB]