Mangorewa Stream North & South Bridge Widening
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SH36
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Between Rotorua and Tauranga, 25km north of Rotorua on SH36
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| Purpose: | To improve safety for all road users in the Mangorewa Gorge area, including cyclists. |
| EstimatedCost:
| $4.5M |
| Start Date:
| Construction started April 2009 |
| End Date:
| March 2010 |
| Location:
| Between Rotorua and Tauranga, 25km north of Rotorua on SH36 |
| Engineering Features:
| The project involves the replacement of the one-lane Ohaupara Stream and Mangorewa Stream bridges with two-lane bridges, and the realignment and widening of a 900m stretch of SH36. Construction will include some closures of the gorge, which will be clearly signposted at each end of SH36 (Hamurana & Barkes Corner)
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| Environment Features:
| Mangorewa Gorge has significant historical and cultural importance. The gorge has World War II fortifications contained within it and is rich in Maori history and folklore. The project site was also the original water stop for the Rotorua/Tauranga stage coach. This area is challenging to work in, with no cell phone coverage, power or other amenities available. Road conditions are icy in winter due to limited sunlight reaching the bottom of the gorge.
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| Interesting Facts:
| This project is part of the Tauranga Direct/Twin City transportation package and is being managed on NZTA's behalf by Rotorua District Council. Weekly emails updates advising of project progress and closure times are available from gorge@rdc.govt.nz
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| Other:
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| More Information:
| Kevin Thompson Ph 07-348-4199 |
