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flag A rail bridge in New Zealand remains closed over 10 weeks after an excavator struck it, with repairs delayed pending final plans and approvals.

flag The Tinwald viaduct near Ashburton, New Zealand, remains closed over 10 weeks after an excavator struck it on June 30, damaging a beam and prompting a July 29 closure. flag The 2.39-meter-clearance bridge is hit at least 13 times yearly. flag Repair work has not yet begun, though KiwiRail’s damage assessment is complete and engineers are designing upgrades, possibly replacing timber beams with steel. flag Final design, procurement, an archaeology assessment, and consultation with Heritage New Zealand are pending. flag An initial six- to eight-month timeline suggests completion by March 2026. flag Ashburton District Council says progress is slow but ongoing, with KiwiRail coordinating teams to accelerate efforts.

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