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The bridge has reopened to light traffic after hours of stress tests, but further work will happen on Wednesday evening to confirm its strength to heavy vehicles.
Press Release – NZ Transport Agency Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge The Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge was closed this morning after drivers reported slumping at the Ashburton end. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency engineers are inspecting the bridge and its piers this morning, … Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge The Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge was closed this morning after drivers reported slumping at the Ashburton end. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency engineers are inspecting the bridge and its piers this morning, says Waka Kotahi Journey Manager Tresca Forrester. “We will know m...
The Ashburton River/ Hakatere Bridge was closed this morning after drivers reported slumping at the Ashburton end. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency engineers are inspecting the bridge and its piers this morning, says Waka Kotahi Journey Manager Tresca Forrester. “We will know more about possible structural remedies this afternoon,” she says. “We need to understand the degree of damage before we can look at a repair strategy and possible timeframes for reopening the bridge.” No detour today There is no detour via road currently available to SH1 at Ashburton at this time. Waka Kotahi wil...
FLOODING LATEST * The only way north out of Ashburton is by air - 17 roads shut, four bridges damaged and not passable, mayor says. * Civil Defence orders residents of the low-lying areas of The Pines Beach, Coopers Creek to evacuate. * State of emergency declared for entire Canterbury region after heavy rain and flooding * Christchurch residents warned to conserve water over wastewater concerns. * The Ashburton river is 1m away from bursting its banks, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says. * Ten state highway closures in place throughout Canterbury. * MetService extends ...
A mid-Canterbury farmer is relieved a state of emergency has been declared, saying there are a lot of serious issues to play out over the course of the day.