Peanut shaped roundabout construction starts

Construction of a new peanut shaped roundabout at the Morrinsville Road, Silverdale Road and Matangi Road intersection will start on Monday. (16 February).

This marks a major milestone in the Morrinsville Road Fit for Purpose Upgrades.

First stage showing official detour routes from February to May.

Hamilton City Council Operate and Maintain Unit Director, Tania Hermann, says the upgrades will make the area safer for everyone.

“This project is designed to improve safety and ensure Morrinsville Road has the features it needs to function as a local road once the state highway status is revoked,” says Hermann. “We know construction can be disruptive, and we’re grateful to the community for their patience while we get this work done.”

What’s being built

• a peanut-shaped roundabout at the Morrinsville Road, Matangi Road and Silverdale Road intersection
• a new signalised pedestrian crossing on Morrinsville Road, near Matangi Road
• a separated cycle lane from Jansen Park to the new crossing
• a shared walking and cycling path between the new crossing and East Ridge Grove
• widening of the existing footpath connecting Matangi Road to Morrinsville Road.

Construction will run from 16 February to May/June 2026, weather dependent. Work hours are 7am – 7pm, Monday to Friday, with some Saturday work possible.

All the improvements are fully funded by the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi as part of the State Highway revocation process following construction of the Waikato Expressway.

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The peanut roundabout at Morrinsville Road.