SH3 Awakino Gorge to close again for water damage repairs
State Highway 3 between Taranaki and Waikato will close for repairs to address water flowing onto the road, affecting local businesses.
SH3 through Awakino Gorge is facing another closure for repairs to deal with water issues on the road. Businesses in the area say the repeated closures are causing them significant hardship. The closure is scheduled from Saturday 6am to Tuesday 6pm.
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RNZ
Ninth SH3 Awakino Gorge closure for 2026: Businesses say they're hurting
Businesses on SH3 between Taranaki and Waikato face their ninth closure of the highway this year, while repairs are made to deal with water flowing on the road, but every closure hurts, they say.
Otago Daily Times
Businesses hurting as Awakino Gorge to close for ninth time
RNZ
Eighth recent SH3 Awakino Gorge closure: Businesses say they're hurting
Businesses on SH3 between Taranaki and Waikato face their eighth closure of the highway in recent times, while repairs are made to deal with water flowing on the road, but every closure hurts, they say.
NZ Herald
Eighth recent SH3 Awakino Gorge closure: Businesses say they’re hurting
The road closes from 6am Saturday, August 22 to 6pm Tuesday, August 25.