Works on Route 52 will make a positive difference in the community, say Tararua District Council staff.
The council has received an investment from the Government of $14.6 million which has allowed the roading programme on the 26km section of road on Route 52 to be "significantly expanded".
Route 52 is an alternative road to State Highway 2.
The funding, administered by Kanoa - Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit allows for comprehensive road maintenance and renewal works to be undertaken, as well as improving the safety and resilience of the road, project manager Andrew Desmond says.
Assistant project manager Trudy Riddell says the project is a win-win situation.