Locals propose back country road to solve repeated Awakino Gorge closures
The Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 has closed nine times in the past year, prompting locals to propose a $25 million alternative route.
State Highway 3's Awakino Gorge has been closed nine times over the past 12 months, sometimes for multiple days at a time, disrupting businesses and individuals. Local residents have put forward a solution: developing a back country road as an alternative route. The proposed solution carries an estimated cost of $25 million.
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Back country road touted as $25m solution for Awakino Gorge closures
The Awakino Gorge on SH3 has been closed nine times in the past year, costing businesses and individuals millions. Locals say they have a solution.
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Back country road touted as $25m solution for Awakino Gorge closures
The Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 has been closed nine separate times over the past 12 months, sometimes for multiple days at a time.