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Temporary bridges rolled out across six North Island sites to re-link regions

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 2 Mar 2023, 2:11PM
 Photo / Rosie Tong
Photo / Rosie Tong

Temporary bridges rolled out across six North Island sites to re-link regions

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 2 Mar 2023, 2:11PM

Temporary, single-lane bridges are being deployed across six North island sites to re-link regions hit by last month's weather disasters.

Transport Minister Michael Wood delivered the update from Hawke's Bay.

The bridges are being used as an interim measure, enabled by the Government's $250 million top-up of the National Land transport fund.

Wood says three have been installed, with works underway on the other three.

He says they're just one short-term tool being used, with other options like single-lane access, and speed or weight restrictions being considered.

 

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