3 Jun 2021

Ashburton's Hakatere Bridge open to all vehicles after damage

From Checkpoint, 5:25 pm on 3 June 2021

The Hakatere Bridge - also known as the Ashburton Bridge - re-opened to all vehicles today, after being damaged by debris from surging water in this week's floods.

The critical State Highway One link was shut off to all vehicles after drivers noticed the bridge slumping.

But after extensive testing.. the wheels are back rolling across it.

Our reporter Eleisha Foon and camera man Nathan McKinnon are in Ashburton.