Hawke’s Bay highways’ cyclone repairs complete after 2.4 million hours by 4100 workers

The extensive repair work on Hawke's Bay's highways, devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, has concluded. This massive undertaking saw 4,100 workers dedicate 2.4 million hours to restore critical transport links across the region. The completion marks a significant milestone in the recovery process following the destructive cyclone.

Last week, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) announced the finalization of repairs on State Highway 38, a route heavily impacted by the cyclone's fury. This marks the end of the Transport Rebuild East TOP project's efforts to mend the region's damaged roading infrastructure. The scale of the work underscores the severe damage inflicted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The successful completion of these repairs is a testament to the coordinated efforts of the workers and the NZTA. It signifies a crucial step towards restoring normalcy and facilitating economic activity in Hawke's Bay, which relies heavily on its highway network for connectivity and commerce.

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After 2.4 million hours worked by 4100 workers, the final repair job to fix Cyclone Gabrielle damage on Hawke’s Bay’s highways is complete.