State Highway 2 to Get New $64m+ Bridge, Bishop Announces

State Highway 2 to get new $64m+ bridge, Bishop announces

The Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is set to be replaced at a cost of about $64 million. Transport Minister Chris Bishop...

New two-lane Pekatahi Bridge to be delivered

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that a new two-lane bridge will be built on State Highway 2 (SH2) near Tāneatua in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, replacing the existing one-lane Pekatahi Bridge. “SH2 is a vital link connecting Gisborne and the Tairāwhiti region with the Bay of Plenty, Hamilton, and Auckland. The highway supports tourism, essential fuel and food supplies, and the export of local products. The current one-lane Pekatahi…