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West Coast highway may be moved inland to prevent slips

The PressRNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 18 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story NZ Transport Agency, James Meager

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The government has pledged $7 million for design work to investigate moving a section of State Highway 6 further inland near Knights Point. The $120 million plan aims to secure long-term access to the area following frequent rockfalls at the site.

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First reported by The Press, Tue 18 Nov 2025, 4:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 10 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    $120m plan to move West Coast state highway inland 13 years after major slip (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Slip-prone West Coast highway might be moved inland (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Slip-prone West Coast highway could be moved inland (opens in new tab)