This had left the highways more vulnerable to damage from the heavy rain that lashed the region in spring.
Taranaki’s volcanic ground conditions, coupled with significant groundwater and rainfall, made the road surfaces less resilient than in other regions, I’Anson said.
“This summer we’re undertaking a much larger maintenance programme to compensate for the lost time and to address as many issues on the network as possible.”
The announcement is welcome news for Taranaki motorists.
In recent months drivers around the region have taken to social media to vent their frustration about the potholes and poor condition of State Highway 3.