Michael Wood: Transport Minister discusses future of damaged section of State Highway 25A between Kopu and Hikuai - Kerre Woodham Mornings Podcast

The future of the crucial inland route through the Coromandel has just been revealed.

Waka Kotahi has confirmed the damaged section of State Highway 25A between Kopu and Hikuai will be rebuilt as a bridge.

It says a contractor will be ready to start work early next month, with it expected to be finished early next year.

Minister of Transport Michael Wood joined Kerre Woodham from the Thames-Corormandel District Council, where he made the announcement this morning.

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