Scott Simpson: Coromandel MP says he is hopeful the Kopu to Hikuai route can be re-opened before summer

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · May 8, 2023 · 3m

The Coromandel Peninsula community is eagerly awaiting an announcement on the fate of State Highway 25A due later this morning.

The Kopu to Hikuai route has been closed for three months after significant damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Waka Kotahi has three options on the table; a potential bypass, bridge, or retaining wall.

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson told Tim Dower his concern isn't which one it will be, but rather how long it will take to complete.

He's hopeful it can be re-opened before summer, as the closure's impact on the community and local businesses has been devastating.

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