2 Jun 2021

Ashburton River bridge stress testing underway

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 2 June 2021

The bridge over the Ashburton River is closed again for stress testing to find out whether it will be safe for heavy vehicles to use. Inland detours are in place. Floodwaters have damaged properties, roads, and land throughout mid and south Canterbury where assessments are still underway. Max Towle speaks to RNZ reporter Katie Todd who is next to the bridge over the Ashburton River on State Highway One.