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Waikare Gorge Highway Realignment Project Begins on East Coast

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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Construction has begun on the Waikare Gorge realignment project between Wairoa and Napier. The 4km realignment on State Highway 2 includes a 260-metre single span bridge crossing the gorge. The project was initially costed between $350-425m in February 2025 but was revised to $275-$325m.

From miragenews.com

Why it matters

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The realignment is designed to create a safer and more resilient highway for freight and communities across the East Coast. This project is part of a nearly $1 billion investment in regional road infrastructure, which is expected to support economic growth.

From miragenews.com

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    The East Coast might see increased regional economic activity due to the infrastructure investment and improved freight reliability.

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