As we move closer to a third construction season on Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass, meet the man we call the Dirt Boss: Project Superintendent Andy Searancke.

Andy has been in the earth-moving industry for 43 years. In this video he discusses the project's challenging earthworks programme. He also talks about how the new road will be a safer and more resilient and reliable section of State Highway 3 connecting Taranaki and Waikato.

We're regularly featuring people working on the new bypass here and on our social media channels – they're all vital to the Mt Messenger Alliance's work in delivering this important project.

Te Ara o Te Ata: Mt Messenger project:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/mt-messenger