New Te Ahu a Turanga highway opens to traffic

Wednesday 11 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 11 Jun 2025, 9:14am

The 11.5-kilometre Te Ahu a Turanga highway officially opened to motorists on Wednesday morning. This new four-lane State Highway 3 connects Ashhurst to Woodville and replaces the former Manawatū Gorge Road. The project cost approximately $800 million.

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1. StuffWed 11 Jun 2025, 8:26am

   Manawatū Tararua Highway now open to traffic (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 11 Jun 2025, 8:27am

   Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway opens to motorists (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 11 Jun 2025, 8:29am

   Manawatū Tararua Highway opens to traffic (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 11 Jun 2025, 9:14am

   Te Ahu a Turanga - Manawatū Tararua Highway open for motorists (opens in new tab)