Desert Road closure significantly increasing frieght costs

The closure of the Desert Road is increasing freight costs a hundred thousand dollars a day, for consumers and businesses, according to an industry group. State Highway One between Turangi and Waiouru shut mid January for major work - including the reconstruction of 45 kilometres of lanes and replacing the deck of a bridge. It's expected to be closed for two months. Ia ara Aotearoa, Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih spoke to Lisa Owen.