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bridges, which are under construction, the improvements to the HaywardsPahautanui Road were completed. The major deviation following the coastal route between Plimmerton and Paekakariki was well advanced and should be opened for traffic prior to the commencement of the Centennial celebrations. The remaining section of the Summit Road along the Port Hills at Christchurch, comprising the length between Dyer's Pass and Gebbie's Pass, was completed and opened to traffic. This portion of road has since been declared a main highway and a sealed surface provided. Work is proceeding vigorously on the extension of the Main South Road, which will open up the whole of the southern portion of Westland district. When completed this road will connect near the mouth of the Haast River with the road over the Haast Pass and form a direct traffic connection to the Otago District. The construction of the new road over the Pass is proceeding from the Otago side, and formation has been carried oiit over the main divide into the Westland district. Construction work on the road from Hollyford to Lake McKerrow was continued throughout the year. A review of the expenditure on reading generally over the last twenty-six years is illustrated by the graph hereunder

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NET EXPENDITURE ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING MAIN HIGHWAYS FOR YEARS 1913-14 to 1938-39

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