Multi-million dollar Route 52 road upgrade completed in Tararua District

RNZNZ HeraldStuffThursday 30 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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A 26-kilometre stretch of Route 52 between Weber and Wimbledon has been upgraded to provide a more resilient link for isolated communities. The project, which took four years to complete, involved costs reported between $14.6 million and $16.6 million. The Tararua District Council celebrated the completion of the works at the Wimbledon Tavern.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 30 Jan 2025, 5:45am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Road connecting isolated communities in lower North Island upgraded in multi-million dollar project (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Route 52: Celebrations as Weber to Wimbledon $16.6m road upgrade complete (opens in new tab)

  3. StuffStuff

    Rural road upgrade offers more resilient route (opens in new tab)