SH2 Waihi Safety Improvements
Enhancing road safety between Ōmokoroa and Waihi
The SH2 Waihi Safety Improvements project was part of a major infrastructure upgrade designed to improve traffic safety and efficiency along one of the Bay of Plenty’s key transport routes.
Crossroads Civil worked alongside HEBS Construction to deliver a range of civil and roading improvements, including road widening, cement stabilisation, and pavement rehabilitation.
Over a three-year period, the team completed works across multiple sections of SH2, ensuring long-term durability and compliance with New Zealand Transport Agency standards.
Project details
Location: Ōmokoroa to Waihi, Bay of Plenty
Duration: 3 years
Client / Principal: HEBS Construction
Contract Value: $5 million
Category: Civil Works – Roading & Infrastructure
Scope of Work
Road shoulder construction: Widening existing roads between Ōmokoroa and Waihi.
Cement stabilisation: Strengthening pavement structure for improved load-bearing performance.
Subgrade improvement: Installation of geogrids and undercutting to stabilise weak ground.
Roading & rehabilitation: Full-width pavement reconstruction and roundabout construction.
Surfacing: Supply and placement of pre-mixed cement, chipseal surfacing, and basecourse aggregate.
Outcome
The project improved road safety, resilience, and efficiency along a high-traffic regional corridor.
Through precise stabilisation and pavement rehabilitation, Crossroads Civil contributed to safer travel and reduced long-term maintenance requirements for this vital Bay of Plenty transport link.
