en.Wedoany.com Reported - New progress has been made on the State Highway 58 (SH58) road project in Wellington, New Zealand, with two new roundabouts set to open in the coming weeks. Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that the roundabouts at Flightys Road and Murphys Road are scheduled to open in mid-May, followed by the Moonshine Road roundabout in June.

Bishop said: "This regionally important State Highway 58 route is another step closer to completion for the 20,000 vehicles that use it every day. It is already providing a safer, more efficient transport route for Wellington drivers." The Flightys roundabout will improve access to and from the motorway, enhancing safety; the Moonshine Road roundabout will further optimize regional traffic flow.

The project, which commenced in 2019, has received over NZ$100 million in government funding along with additional investment from the National Land Transport Fund. Throughout construction, the highway has remained open to motorists, residents, and businesses. Bishop expressed gratitude for the public's understanding. Early safety improvements have yielded significant results, with 71 central median barrier strikes recorded since last October, effectively preventing vehicles from crossing into oncoming lanes. Follow-up work between the two roundabouts will proceed as the final phase of the project, expected to continue until 2027. The mid-May opening of the Flightys roundabout is weather dependent.

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