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Diamantina Apr 7th, 2019 03:06 AM
West Coast's Waiho Bridge to re-open on Friday
 
In late March the Waiho Bridge on the West Coast of the South Island washed away due to flooding and heavy rainfall. A Waiho River bailey bridge is scheduled to re-open this route between Fox and Franz Josef to the public on Friday, April 12. Delays are expected. Waiho River Bailey bridge on track for reopening Friday | Scoop News

Diamantina Apr 10th, 2019 12:44 AM
More heavy rain has delayed the re-opening of the Waiho Bridge.
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/west-c...bridge-delayed

Melnq8 Apr 10th, 2019 05:05 AM
Diamantina -

Wow, dramatic footage! NZ's constant battle with the elements never ceases to amaze me - the never-ending road repair, bridge replacement and slip clean-up must cost an absolute fortune. And then there's the earthquake recovery...


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