Signs warn drivers, cyclists and pedestrians not to cross Skippers Bridge. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDA former long-time Queenstown tourism operator says he is "absolutely mortified" over the indefinite closure of the historic Skippers Bridge. A Stantec New Zealand engineering report, released at the time, noted the wires in the cables used to support the bridge were damaged. "That’s where Nomad started [in 1988] and that was our roots. The future of the bridge is due to be decided by councillors through the annual planning process.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 20, 2026 22:02 UTC