Articles tagged with Sh82
Waikato’s SH27 Ohinekaua Bridge Replacement Begins June 2024
4 weeks ago | 339 viewsConstruction of a new bridge on State Highway 27 (SH27) between Tahuna and Patetonga in Waikato will begin in June to replace the 80-year-old Ohinekaua Stream Bridge, ensuring the route remains safe and reliable for daily users. Downer NZ is contracted for the $3.26 million project, with a temporary single-lane Bailey bridge and diversion to maintain traffic flow during construction, expected to finish by the end of the year. This bridge replacement is part of a wider 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme focusing on repairing and upgrading priority bridges nationwide to improve resilience and support freight, tourism, and community connectivity.
Tags: Chris Bishop SH27 Ohinekaua Stream Bridge Downer NZ Waikato National Land Transport Programme NZTA SH3 Mangapepeke SH25 Pepe Stream Bridge SH82 Elephant Hill BridgeNew Culverts Completed on SH3 to Boost Resilience and Safety in Taranaki
1 month ago | 322 viewsTwo new culverts on State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth have been completed as part of the Government’s priority bridge replacement programme to enhance infrastructure resilience and ensure safe, reliable transport routes. The programme, included in the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme, targets aging bridges and culverts across New Zealand, with several replacements and upgrades underway or planned to support freight, tourism, and local communities. Additionally, near Taumarunui, the Kururau Stream Water Drive bridge replacement is nearly finished, providing a modern, resilient structure to maintain safety and reliability on SH43.
Tags: Chris Bishop Mangapepeke No. 1 Mangapepeke No. 2 Kururau Stream Water Drive NZTA SH3 SH43 SH25 SH82 SH6