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SH2 Matahorua Gorge Realignment

Updated: 17 March 2011

The Matahorua Gorge Realignment project provides a shorter, safer and more reliable route across the gorge. Construction started nine months
early in October 2009 and the new route is now open.

The project received expedited funding through the Government's Jobs and Growth stimulus package of February 2009.

South view of gorge face drilling. North side steel first beam structure in place.Erection of the central bridge span.

State Highway 2 through the Matahorua Gorge between Napier and Wairoa carries approximately 4,000 vehicles each day, many associated with the logging and farming industries that travel to and from Napier’s port.

Bypassing the state highway through the gorge will make it straighter and safer for everyone who uses it.

Most of the 60 workers on the NZTA project are locals and where possible materials have been locally sourced to boost both the local economy and the community.

 

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