Hon MICHAEL WOOD: Safety upgrades are being installed in the Waikato to help save lives as part of our nationwide plan to make over 3,000 kilometres of roads safer. Works will be completed before the end of this month on State Highway 2 between Mackaytown and Waikino in the Karangahake Gorge, and State Highway 25 between Pipiroa and Orongo. Over the last couple of months in the region, we've already completed close to 140 kilometres of road markings, 50 kilometres of rumble strips, and around 220 new or replacement signs. Progress is also being made on our New Zealand Upgrade Programme project to install a roundabout to replace one of the most dangerous intersections, at State Highway 1 and State Highway 29 at Piarere. The preferred location has been chosen, and construction will get started early next year. 