New two-lane Pekatahi Bridge to replace existing structure near Whakatāne

Friday 12 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 12 Dec 2025, 10:10am

In this story Chris Bishop, Nándor Tánczos

A new two-lane bridge will be built on State Highway 2 near Tāneatua to replace the ageing Pekatahi Bridge. The project is expected to cost between $64 million and $69 million, with work anticipated to begin in mid-2027.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 12 Dec 2025, 8:40am

   Pekatahi Bridge to be replaced with new two-lane link near Whakatāne (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 12 Dec 2025, 10:10am

   Relief and excitement for new Pekatahi Bridge on SH2 (opens in new tab)