The government's given the green light for a new highway to replace the Manawatu Gorge road.
The gorge road, which had been one of the main routes between the west and east coast of the lower North Island, has been closed since 2017 because of multiple slips.
On Tuesday, Transport Minister Phil Twyford unveiled plans to spend $620 million on a new road - much to the relief of many in the region.
Charlotte Cook reports.
