Work has restarted at Tāngarākau Gorge, following the Christmas holiday shutdown, as crews continue sealing the final 1.5 kilometres of State Highway 43.
The gorge sealing project will ultimately see the unsealed 12-kilometre section of the Forgotten World Highway chip-sealed, making the road safer and more accessible for locals and visitors wanting to experience the iconic back country journey.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Project Manager Sree Nutulapati says the project has been incredibly worthwhile and he’s excited to see the gorge sealed.
“This highway is iconic for tourists and for businesses alike – it’s important we get this sealing finished, to ultimately make the gorge safer, and travel more efficient.”
“The sealing will provide a more resilient and safer connection between Taumarunui and Stratford.
“We want to thank road users for their patience over the next few weeks while the sealing gets finished.”
The project is on track to be completed in full by the end of February.
