Articles tagged with Mangapepeke Culvert
Full Construction Begins on Pepe Stream Bridge Replacement on SH25 Coromandel
1 day ago | 60 viewsFull construction on the Pepe Stream Bridge replacement on State Highway 25 in Coromandel will begin next week, following enabling works that started in May 2026. The project aims to improve traffic flow and regional accessibility by replacing the 83-year-old single-lane bridge with a new two-lane structure, with completion expected next year. Additional bridge replacements and resilience investments are planned across the region to enhance safety and reliability for communities, freight, and emergency services.
Tags: Chris Bishop Scott Simpson Pepe Stream Bridge Coromandel State Highway 25 Ramarama Stream Bridge Kirikiri Stream Bridge SH27 SH3 Mangapepeke CulvertSH36 Culvert Replacement Begins This Month Between Tauranga and Rotorua
3 months ago | 556 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop announced that replacement of the aging SH36 Hauraki Stream Culvert between Tauranga and Rotorua will begin this month, with completion expected by early 2027. The $10-12 million project, led by Isaac Construction Ltd, uses prefabricated components to deliver a wider, stronger bridge as part of the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP), which prioritizes upgrading nine bridges and culverts, with five more recently added. This initiative reflects the government's focus on maintaining critical state highway infrastructure to support freight, tourism, and community connectivity across New Zealand.
Tags: Chris Bishop NZ Transport Agency Isaac Construction Ltd State Highway 36 Tauranga Rotorua National Land Transport Programme Hauraki Stream Bridge Mangapepeke Culvert Pekatahi Bridge