4:35 pm today

Historic bridge in need of repair for second time in two years

From Checkpoint, 4:35 pm today

A long-term fix for an historic suspension bridge, whose cabling is sagging into the river below, could be decided next month. The Opiki toll bridge in southern Manawatu is a well-known landmark for many motorists driving to and from Wellington along State Highway 56. But, for the second time in just over two years, the ageing structure requires repair. Jimmy Ellingham reports.