26 Jul 2022

Manawatū Highway on schedule despite Covid-19

From Morning Report, 8:46 am on 26 July 2022

The construction of a new highway between Manawatū and Hawke's Bay is facing Covid-19 disruption and wet winter weather.

But those in charge of the long-awaited route over the hills say progress is good and it's still on track to open in late 2024.

Manawatū reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more.