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Govt pumps the brakes on timeline for promised major roading projects | Stuff.co.nz <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":1,"label":"Government delays roading projects","summary":"The government is delaying the timeline for promised major highway projects. Minister Chris Bishop admitted that the 2023 election promises for these projects were ambitious."},{"timeSeconds":25,"label":"Hawke's Bay Expressway construction","summary":"An aerial view shows the ongoing construction of the multi-billion dollar Hawke's Bay Expressway. The project is expected to open at the end of 2029."},{"timeSeconds":36,"label":"Pakowhai Overpass construction progress","summary":"Construction is underway on the Pakowhai Overpass, part of the Hawke's Bay Expressway. The MSE walls supporting the bridge beams are more than halfway complete."},{"timeSeconds":44,"label":"Transport Minister addresses project delays","summary":"Transport Minister Chris Bishop speaks to the media about the updated timelines for major transport projects. He acknowledges that many projects will take years to deliver."},{"timeSeconds":57,"label":"Roads of National Significance update","summary":"A map shows the 'Roads of National Significance' projects. The Northern Expressway is in its final stages, with procurement underway for the Cambridge to Paeroa section."},{"timeSeconds":104,"label":"Financial pressures on roading projects","summary":"The government is facing financial pressures due to rising construction costs, influenced by global events. This is impacting the feasibility of some promised roading projects."},{"timeSeconds":128,"label":"National's roading promises reviewed","summary":"National's 2023 campaign promised 13 'Roads of National Significance' as part of a $24 billion transport policy. The cost of these projects has since risen significantly."},{"timeSeconds":154,"label":"Labour criticizes government's plans","summary":"Labour's transport spokesperson, Tangi Utikere, states that the government has realized there's no money for many promised roading projects. He suggests fuel taxes may need to increase."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->