Even after all this time watching the trucks, rollers, diggers and roadstaff go back and forwards working on State Highway 2 this year I am just in shock that Morton Rd has got a roundabout with SH2 before Omokoroa Rd has.

Morton Rd is probably home to about 100 to 200 residents tops. Omokoroa Rd is heading towards 20,000 residents. I mean ‘Hello? Anyone home NZTA?'

Does this organisation have any common sense?

Actually, I think I've already answered that question.

K Moorland, Katikati.

**Waka Kotahi NZTA responds: Work to upgrade the SH2/Ōmokoroa Rd intersection is underway, this project is led by Western Bay of Plenty District Council which secured funding for the project in 2022. Service locations are in progress ahead of construction. The Morton Rd roundabout will provide a safe turnaround point, and is being built before flexible median barrier is installed along SH2.