Crews are working to remedy a bitumen spill on the Desert Rd detour between Turangi and National Park with reports of the black, sticky substance sticking to vehicle tyres.

Bitumen market size is expected to be worth around USD 83.2 Bn by 2033, from USD 61.9 Bn in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 3.0%.

While the road project had a timeline of 12 months, progress has been slow, with only about one kilometre of service road completed and bitumen work yet to start on the opposite side. Footpaths ...