Good news landed for the road transport industry as the April issue of NZ Truck & Driver was about to go to press.
The Transmission Gully section of State Highway 1, north of Wellington, finally appears to be within reach of an opening date.
Significant construction progress during summer, and the deferment of some quality assurance tests till after the road opens, has seen Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency instruct the contractor to open the road before the end March.
Waka Kotahi says the recent work gives confidence the road is safe for the public to use. The remaining quality assurance tasks can be completed after the road is open as they relate to the long-te...