Work is tracking well on State Highway 1 between Wairakei and Ātiamuri, with the road set to reopen ahead of the Supercars event next month, according to the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). However, poor weather forecasted for later this week means completion may be delayed beyond this weekend.
SH1 Reopening Delayed but Clear for Supercars Event
Work on SH1 between Wairakei and Ātiamuri is on track to reopen ahead of next month's Supercars event, though poor weather may delay full completion beyond this weekend.
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