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Skippers Bridge in New Zealand is closed indefinitely after safety inspections found critical cable failures.
Skippers Bridge in Queenstown, New Zealand, remains closed indefinitely as of January 12, 2026, due to critical failures in its suspension cable wires discovered during a late-year inspection.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council confirmed the bridge is unsafe for all users—vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians—because its structural integrity and load capacity cannot be assessed.
Acting General Manager Roger Davidson stressed public safety as the top priority, with future repair or replacement decisions to be reviewed during the annual planning process.
The bridge, which connects Queenstown to Skippers Canyon and surrounding recreational areas, is inspected annually due to its age and risk profile.
Authorities urge the public to respect barriers and signage, as no reopening date has been set.
El puente Skippers en Nueva Zelanda está cerrado indefinidamente después de que las inspecciones de seguridad encontraron fallas críticas en los cables.