Articles tagged with Pepe Stream Bridge
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Construction to Begin on New Two-Lane SH25 Ramarama Stream Bridge Next Month
26 Aug 2026 | 1 week ago | 198 viewsConstruction of a new two-lane bridge on SH25 near Whiritoa will begin next month to replace the nearly century-old single-lane Ramarama Stream Bridge, improving safety and traffic flow for over 2,500 daily vehicles. The $10 million project, delivered by Brian Perry Civil, is part of a wider initiative under the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme to upgrade and increase the resilience of key bridges across the Coromandel Peninsula and other regions. This comprehensive effort includes multiple bridge replacements and upgrades supported by Crown investment, aiming to ensure reliable transport for communities, freight, and emergency services.
Tags: Chris Bishop Brian Perry Civil NZTA Ramarama Stream Bridge SH25 Coromandel Peninsula National Land Transport Programme SH25 Pepe Stream Bridge SH25 Boundary Creek Bridge SH26 Onetai Stream BridgeFull Construction Begins on Pepe Stream Bridge Replacement on SH25 Coromandel
06 Jul 2026 | 2 months ago | 480 viewsFull construction on the Pepe Stream Bridge replacement on State Highway 25 in Coromandel will begin next week, following enabling works that started in May 2026. The project aims to improve traffic flow and regional accessibility by replacing the 83-year-old single-lane bridge with a new two-lane structure, with completion expected next year. Additional bridge replacements and resilience investments are planned across the region to enhance safety and reliability for communities, freight, and emergency services.
Tags: Chris Bishop Scott Simpson Pepe Stream Bridge Coromandel State Highway 25 Ramarama Stream Bridge Kirikiri Stream Bridge SH27 SH3 Mangapepeke CulvertWaikato’s SH27 Ohinekaua Bridge Replacement Begins June 2024
10 Jun 2026 | 3 months ago | 726 viewsConstruction of a new bridge on State Highway 27 (SH27) between Tahuna and Patetonga in Waikato will begin in June to replace the 80-year-old Ohinekaua Stream Bridge, ensuring the route remains safe and reliable for daily users. Downer NZ is contracted for the $3.26 million project, with a temporary single-lane Bailey bridge and diversion to maintain traffic flow during construction, expected to finish by the end of the year. This bridge replacement is part of a wider 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme focusing on repairing and upgrading priority bridges nationwide to improve resilience and support freight, tourism, and community connectivity.
Tags: Chris Bishop SH27 Ohinekaua Stream Bridge Downer NZ Waikato National Land Transport Programme NZTA SH3 Mangapepeke SH25 Pepe Stream Bridge SH82 Elephant Hill BridgeNew Two-Lane SH25 Pepe Stream Bridge Approved to Ease Coromandel Traffic
04 Dec 2025 | 9 months ago | 1146 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop announced the contract for the design, consenting, and construction of a new two-lane Pepe Stream Bridge on State Highway 25, replacing the current over-80-year-old single-lane bridge that causes severe congestion. The $22 million project, led by Fulton Hogan with support from WSP, includes pedestrian paths and is expected to begin construction in late 2026, opening by December 2027, with traffic management continuing during the interim. Coromandel MP Scott Simpson emphasized the bridge’s importance for community safety, smoother holiday travel, and boosting the local economy.
Tags: Chris Bishop Scott Simpson Pepe Stream Bridge SH25 New Zealand Transport Agency Fulton Hogan WSP Tairua Coromandel NZTA