The NZTA survey results are in and the speed limits between Taupō and Tūrangi are heading back up. Most highways around Taupō and surrounding districts will return to higher speeds after public feedback, but some key sections will remain slower. Find out which roads are affected.
Speed limits along several sections of State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi are set to return to pre-2022 designations – from 60km/h or 80km/h back to 100km/h.
Community feedback overall has only resulted in a few of the 49 state highway corridors opened up by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) for public consultation retaining their reduced speed limits.
Motorists will notice traffic management continuing on state highways around Taupō as new asphalt needs 30 days to cure before weigh-in-motion technology can be installed.
Motorists will be able to use SH1 between Ātiamuri and Wairakei from this afternoon, with temporary traffic management and reduced speed limits in place.
Residents of Tūrangi have until mid-May to make the case for the SH1 speed limit through the town to remain at 60km/h and not revert to 80km/h.
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