382 days ago

Arthur's Pass road closure 'frustrating' for businesses

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hi neighbours, tourism operators are frustrated at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s decision to close the Arthur’s Pass route for much of the day for two weeks.

State Highway 73, linking the West Coast and Canterbury, will close on weekdays for resurfacing between Otira and Arthur’s Pass from 10am to 6pm between December 4 and December 15.

Arthur’s Pass cafe and store owner Sean Moran said the closure would severely affect his business.

But Waka Kotahi Canterbury/West Coast system manager Mark Pinner said the fortnight before the Christmas holidays "has the least impact overall, compared to later options".

Read the full story by reporter Joanne Naish here.

Photo: SH73 Peg Leg Creek resurfacing, also in the Otira Gorge closer to the top of the pass, completed in 2021.

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Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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    17.2% Complete
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    33.3% Complete
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