Taranaki Road Crisis and the $25M Bypass Debate | Auckland News

Taranaki’s Awakino Gorge has shut down nine times in a year, costing locals and businesses up to a million dollars daily. A proposed $25 million bypass on Taumatamaire Road could offer a stable, scenic alternative—and pay for itself in days. But Transport Agency says it needs a solid business case, and the road isn’t built for heavy freight traffic. Mayors and councils are pushing for funding, arguing this is a smarter investment than other road projects. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7c0f6bab2969782