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Taihape Road is a critical route connecting the Rangitikei and Hastings districts and is particularly important as a diversion route when SH5 is closed. Due to the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, the road has been down to a single lane in multiple locations. Beginning in August 2024, work will commence on the repairs of 11 major slips, and is expected to take 18 months to complete.
Work to repair 11 major slips along Taihape Road, caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, will begin the week of 19 August 2024, with the contract awarded to TW Civil and Infrastructure Group. This project, fully funded by Central Government, is part of a larger recovery effort addressing approximately 224 major slips across Hastings District.
Construction on Taihape Road is expected to take up to 18 months, with most repairs occurring within the existing closed lanes, minimising additional delays for road users. Stop/go traffic management will be implemented. Updates on the project will be shared via this page, Kaweka Ward newsletters, and social media channels. The Council urges drivers to be patient and follow traffic controller directions as efforts continue to restore this vital connection.
In addition to these 11 major slips, there are also five bridges along Taihape Road still requiring significant repairs. These repairs are in addition to the four that were completed in the aftermath of the cyclone and will be managed under a different contract. Subject to funding, it is likely this bridge work, along with slip repairs on roads adjacent to Taihape Road will be undertaken during this same 18-month period.
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To view a map showing sites of significant damage across the Kaweka Ward, click here. This includes major slips and bridges requiring repair and the bridges and large culverts that need to be rebuilt. For detailed information about the status of each site click on the different coloured icons.
Work on repairing 11 major slips along Taihape Rd caused by Cyclone Gabrielle will begin in August with the awardin...
26 July 2024
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