National announce $10.5 billion roading planWARWICK SMITH/STUFF Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced a $10.5 billion investment into New Zealand roads. The Manawatu Gorge is one of 10 major roading upgrades that form a new multibillion dollar vision announced by the National Party. The party's Roads of National Significance plan will invest $10.5 billion into roads across the country. SUPPLIED Manawatu Gorge will be a roading focus for the National Government. SUPPLIED The Manawatu Gorge road, which is prone to slips, is one of 10 major roading upgrades under National's plan.

Source: Stuff August 20, 2017 02:03 UTC