But the latest set of proposals had the association’s measured approval. “We are supporting the roundabout, but are not so keen on the speed restrictions. “A roundabout does make sense, but it remains, in our view, an interim solution.” Goodman said the ultimate fix for increasing capacity on State Highway 1 would be a new road link completely bypassing the two towns, including a new bridge over the Rangitīkei River, but that was not likely to happen any time soon. Speight said the proposed safety improvements were part of the agency’s Road To Zero strategy to reduce deaths and serious injuries on New Zealand roads, streets, cycleways and footpaths by 40 per cent in a decade.