Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP) and CPB HEB Joint Venture, the builder contracted to deliver the Transmission Gully project, have run out of time to complete all of the tasks necessary for the road to open in time for Christmas.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead for significant delays on State Highway 2 between Waihī and Tauranga next week, as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors push to complete as much chipsealing as possible on this key route ahead of the busy Christmas break.
Road users will see a push of activity on State Highway 2 this week to ensure the corridor has minimal temporary traffic management in place over the Christmas/New Year break.
Improving safety is at the heart of the Takitimu North Link project, which today announced the award of the construction contract to Fulton Hogan and HEB Joint Venture.
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