Media releases

News within "Palmerston North regional office" in May 2012

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Manawatu Gorge slip cleared down to road level

18 May 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says that crews have reached a milestone at the Manawatu Gorge, with the slip now fully cleared down to ground level.

Public invited to Charity Open Day at the Manawatu Gorge
this Sunday

15 May 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The public will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to walk along part of State Highway 3 and see the Manawatu Gorge slip site up close, with a charity open day being held this Sunday (20 May) in support of the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.

Traffic to return to the Manawatu Gorge as NZTA plans
controlled reopening

10 May 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says that it is aiming to reopen State Highway 3 through the Manawatu Gorge by the end of May, although full two way unrestricted operation is still likely to be around four months away.

NZTA reaches critical stage in assessment of damaged bridges

4 May 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

NZ Transport Agency is set carry out a critical assessment of the damage to the underlying road and bridges at the Manawatu Gorge slip site early next week, as crews continue strong progress peeling back the layers of dirt blocking the highway.