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Repairs to the Waitangi Bridge, damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle, begin with daily lane closures until Feb. 13 to replace beams and reinforce piers.
Work begins on the final phase of repairs to the nearly century-old Waitangi Bridge between Napier and Hastings, with daily southbound lane closures from 9am to 3pm until February 13.
The bridge, damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, remains under a 30km/h temporary speed limit and stop/go traffic control due to the replacement of 14 damaged bracing beams and reinforcement of seven river piers.
A temporary scaffold ensures safe passage for cyclists and pedestrians.
Delays of up to 30 minutes are expected, with work limited to off-peak hours and subject to weather conditions.
The bridge, carrying about 14,618 vehicles daily, is being overhauled to extend its life by 15 years after a planned replacement was shelved in 2012 due to funding decisions.
Las reparaciones en el puente de Waitangi, dañado por el ciclón Gabrielle, comienzan con cierres de carriles diarios hasta el 13 de febrero para reemplazar vigas y reforzar pilares.