Road cones stolen from Southland bridge at risk of collapse 21 Jan, 2021 05:22 PM 3 minutes to read The Channel Rd bridge at Tussock Creek isn't safe for vehicles are recent floods accelerated the deterioration of the structure. Photo / Southland District Council The Channel Rd bridge at Tussock Creek isn't safe for vehicles are recent floods accelerated the deterioration of the structure. Photo / Southland District Council Otago Daily Times By: Abbey Palmer Those responsible for stealing road cones from a bridge at risk of collapsing have put members of the public in grave danger, the Southland District Council says. The safety signage was intended to steer motorists away from Channel Rd bridge at Tussock Creek, which was closed temporarily due to damage from flooding in the region earlier this month.