PHOTO: A rendering of what the Ngauranga to Petone section could look like. Photo: Supplied / Minister of Transport
Construction of the project is expected to begin in 2021. It comes with a $76 million price tag, however $94m in total has been allocated to the project.
In addition, the Transport Agency has approved construction to extend a shared walking and cycling path from Melling to Petone, which is expected to be completed by the end of next year.
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter said the pathway would provide people from Hutt Valley with congestion-free commuting into the Wellington.
“With the rise of e-bikes and e-scooters, this path will provide people with more options for travelling between the Hutt, Petone, and Wellington City,” Ms Genter said.
“The new designs show that the pathway will be an attraction for both visitors and residents alike.”
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