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New Manawat? Tararua Highway to open in June, Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirms


Published on 2025-04-28 23:01:33 - rnz
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  • The long-awaited new road replaces the old State Highway 3 through the Manawat
  • Gorge, which closed in April 2017 due to slips.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed that the new Manawatū-Tararua Highway, also known as Te Ahu a Turanga, will open to the public in June. The $620 million project, which has been under construction for six years, aims to replace the dangerous Saddle Rd and improve safety and connectivity between Manawatū and Tararua. The highway features two 250m-long viaducts and 14 bridges, and is expected to reduce travel times and enhance regional economic development. Bishop emphasized the government's commitment to completing significant infrastructure projects, highlighting the highway's role in boosting the region's growth and safety.

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