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Roadwork in Waipawa cracked windshields; residents blame loose stones and poor warnings despite standard procedures.
Glass repair shops in Waipawa, New Zealand, reported a surge in windshield repairs and replacements after drivers claimed damage from roadworks on State Highway 2.
Multiple windshields were cracked or chipped, with residents citing loose stones and uneven surfaces in the construction zone as causes.
Two local businesses handled over 30 repairs in two days, calling it unprecedented.
The work, part of a chipseal project by contractor Higgins for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, was conducted under standard procedures, with officials stating loose stones are an inherent risk.
Despite a 30km/h speed limit, drivers experienced impacts even at low speeds.
Residents expressed frustration over lack of warning signs, and local leaders are reviewing the situation.
Los trabajos de carretera en Waipawa rompieron los parabrisas; los residentes culpan a las piedras sueltas y a las malas advertencias a pesar de los procedimientos estándar.