Gisborne roads deteriorate as council seeks heavy traffic data

Imogen BrophyLocal Democracy Reporter·Gisborne Herald·25 Aug, 2026 11:24 PM4 mins to read‌Ormond Rd runs through Gisborne and offers an alternative route for heavy traffic that joins back up with State Highway 2.Gisborne District Council hopes to investigate whether trucks could be diverted from local roads to state highways.It comes as a report shows Gisborne’s road conditions are deteriorating, but the council needs more information on heavy traffic volumes.

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Gisborne roads deteriorate as council seeks heavy traffic data

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