Melling interchange and northern expressway: cost blowouts revealed as government commits to billions on Wellington regional road projects

Despite the cost blowouts, Hutt South MP Ginny Anderse​ said the region had come up trumps following the announcement. She was particularly pleased with Melling.
“There was a time when it was uncertain [it would get funded]. A lot was being spent supporting businesses. We fought like heck to get this.”
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The Melling Interchange on SH2 in Lower Hutt is one of several projects secured under the $12.8b NZ Upgrade Programme.
The Melling project will remove the signal controlled intersection on State Highway 2 which have been blamed for congestion and accidents. It will also involve installing new flood protection for Lower Hutt.

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