A public meeting will spell out the improvements to sealing a 12km section of the Forgotten World Highway. Planned sealing improvements on the Forgotten World Highway will be given a public airing at a meeting in Whangamomona next week. Sealing the first 2km will start next spring, funded by the Provincial Growth Fund, with the remaining 10km starting in 2021. More preparation work will get underway soon on wayfinding, passing areas, safety improvements, Moki Tunnel, and replacement of the Kahouri Stream bridge and culverts. READ MORE:* Forgotten World Highway a squeeze for tourist vans and trucks* Business report recommends $19.5m improvements for SH43NZTA plans to spend a total of $23m on the road in the coming years to attract tourism and make the route safer, regional relationship director Emma Speight said.

Source: Stuff July 07, 2020 04:30 UTC