It seems unlikely that Transmission Gully will get the green light for a speed boost anytime soon.
Waka Kotahi's looking at potentially raising the speed limit on the Mackays to Peka Peka, and Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressways to 110km/h.
Regional Relationships Director, Emma Speight told Mike Hosking Transmission Gully can't have the same treatment soon, due to outstanding work.
She says there's still work to do at on and off ramps, and at State Highway 59.
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