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Rebuilding Highway 1 After Kaikōura Flood | Christchurch News
Down south near Kaikōura, crews are tackling the aftermath of July’s devastating floods that tore through State Highway One. The Conway River’s fury washed away massive sections of the road, and now engineers are redirecting the river itself to make room for rebuilding the embankment — restoring the highway to its full two lanes. This isn’t just cleanup; it’s a complex, eco-conscious rebuild. Ecologists are relocating fish before construction begins, while teams use existing river channels to guide flow and minimize environmental damage. Though the road reopened July 15th with temporary fixes…
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