Bell Block Bypass
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SH3
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New Plymouth
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| Purpose: | To ease congestion and improve safety, and to maintain the open road operating speed. |
| EstimatedCost:
| $20m |
| Start Date:
| January 15 2007 |
| End Date:
| mid-2010 |
| Location:
| New Plymouth |
| Engineering Features:
| A four lane highway with a significant intersection in the form of a grade separated interchange |
| Environment Features:
| Bell Block is the site of the largest archaeological dig in the country. |
| Interesting Facts:
| This 3.6km long project will enable through traffic to be completely separated from local traffic. |