The Golden Bay community can once again enjoy the benefits of two lanes of State Highway 60 to get around more easily over summer and bring tourists into their region these holidays.
The NZ Transport Agency and the NZ Police are trying out a temporary 80 km/h speed limit to improve safety for people using the 4 kilometres of high-risk road between Bell Block and Waitara, just north of New Plymouth.
A million dollar upgrade of the infamous intersection of State Highway 1 and Alabama Road – better known as Butter Factory Corner – has been completed in time to help people travel safely during the busy holiday season and beyond.