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NZTA to take it from the top at Manawatu Gorge

10 November 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has announced the next phase of its plan of attack to secure the unstable hillside that has closed State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge for more than 80 days.

NZTA to begin traffic flow improvements to Saddle Road

4 November 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency will begin upgrades of the Saddle Road on Monday to improve traffic flow for the thousands of motorists using the road as a detour during the closure of the Manawatu Gorge.

Diggers moving again at Manawatu Gorge

1 November 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

Diggers are on the move again at the State Highway 3 Manawatu Gorge slip site after a period of settled weather enabled crews to return safely to the site.

NZTA developing plan of attack to clear gorge slip

28 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says it is developing a plan to stabilise the hillside and clear the massive slip that is blocking SH3 through the Manawatu Gorge as quickly and as safely as possible.

NZTA to take over Manawatu Gorge detour routes as closure extended

3 October 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZTA will be taking over control of the Saddle Road and Pahiatua Track as the closure of the Manawatu Gorge looks set to continue for up to two months.

Travelling south to the game in Palmerston North? Leave time for Gorge detour

30 September 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists traveling south to the Argentina-Georgia game in Palmerston North on Sunday to add at least half an hour to their journey times due to the ongoing closure of the Manawatu Gorge.

NZTA advises Gorge unlikely to reopen before Napier game

23 September 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that as slips continue to fall in the Manawatu Gorge, people will need to allow extra time when traveling north to the Canada vs Japan match next Tuesday.

Heading to the Napier game? Allow extra time for Gorge closure.

16 September 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists travelling north to the Canada vs France match in Napier this weekend to allow extra time due to the ongoing closure of the Manawatu Gorge from a massive slip last month.

Manawatu Gorge closure extended as stabilisation workscontinue

7 September 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge will remain closed for at least another week to enable the NZ Transport Agency to carry out more work stabilising the slope, after more loose material came down overnight.

Manawatu Gorge remains closed as crews work to stabilise slopes

5 September 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZTA advises motorists that State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge is likely to remain closed until at least Friday as contractors continue work on a large, unstable slip site.

Manawatu Gorge likely to remain closed until next week

2 September 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZTA advises motorists that the Manawatu Gorge is unlikely to open until next week following further slips last night.

NZTA working to stabilise hillside at Manawatu Gorge

1 September 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZTA advises motorists the Manawatu Gorge is likely to remain closed until at least tomorrow to ensure the stability of the hillside.

Second slip closes Manawatu Gorge

31 August 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZTA advises motorists the Manawatu Gorge is likely to remain closed for the rest of the day due to a slip.

NZTA aiming to reopen Manawatu Gorge early next week

26 August 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Manawatu Gorge is likely to remain closed until early next week.

Large slip closes Manawatu Gorge

19 August 2011 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Manawatu Gorge could be closed for around a week after a large slip came down last night following heavy rain.