Project Details

Muldoon's Corner Improvements


SH2
1km of state highway near the Rimutaka Hill Summit
Purpose: The project involves upgrading and realigning the highway to ease or eliminate a number of tight curves, including Muldoon's Corner, about 500m south of the Rimutaka summit. This will result in improved visibility and increased road widths allowing additional space for cyclists.

EstimatedCost: $16.5million
Start Date: October 2009
End Date: End of 2012
Location: 1km of state highway near the Rimutaka Hill Summit
Interesting Facts: The project will improve safety on this difficult section of road where currently heavy vehicles travelling in opposite directions are unable to pass each other.

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