The NZ Transport Agency says the new section of highway at the Manawatu Gorge is operating smoothly, and it expects to open the road to two way operation by the end of September.
The NZ Transport Agency has today announced a multimillion dollar transport package to boost economic growth and safety throughout the Manawatu/Whanganui region, including nearly quarter of a billion dollars on the upkeep of the regional roading network.
The NZ Transport Agency has announced that the Gorge will partially reopen just in time for spring, with motorists set to be waved through tomorrow evening (Wednesday 29 August 2012).
Relief is just around the corner for Manawatu motorists, with the NZ Transport Agency confirming today that it expects to reopen the Manawatu Gorge to one lane mid to late next week.
The NZ Transport Agency says crews at the Manawatu Gorge have enjoyed a productive week rebuilding the highway and are now pushing for one lane to be reopened at the end of the month.
The NZ Transport Agency says crews are close to laying down the new road surface on the rebuilt section of road at the Manawatu Gorge, and the countdown has begun for a two-phased reopening of the road in September.
The NZ Transport Agency says the rebuilding of the Manawatu Gorge highway is entering its final stages, with work progressing strongly despite a deluge of rain over the last week.