There is still no decision on whether the Te Puna roundabout upgrade will be halted for winter.
It has been almost a year since work to replace the T-intersection at State Highway 2 and Minden Rd with a safer two-lane roundabout began last June.
Bostock Butchery owner Garth Butcher, who blames a business downturn on disruption from the roadworks, said contractors just needed to "pull their finger out" and get it finished.
"It's a bloody nightmare."
The New Zealand Transport Agency said almost three weeks ago it was considering waiting to seal the road until after winter.