Simon Douglas: AA’s Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer on the possible delay to roading projects - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Transport Minister Michael Wood isn’t ruling out the delay of some major roading projects. Waka Kotahi is currently working on 19 projects, and are trying to see how to continue with them with only the money they currently have.

Amongst these projects are the Otaki to Levin expressway, Wellington’s Melling Interchange, and Auckland’s Penlink.

AA’s Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer Simon Douglas said that while the Transport Minister has not explicitly rolled back any projects, the introduction of any uncertainty is unhelpful.

He said that since motorists are expecting them, firm commitments are needed to get the projects underway.

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