The crossing replaces both the Manawatū River Bridge and Whirokino Trestle on State Highway 1, and spans across the floodplain near Foxton. It was due to be replaced in the next 10 years, while the river bridge was also below standard. WARWICK SMITH/STUFF The new Manawatū River bridge, left, replaces the Whirokino trestle. "I thought the old bridge could have been turned into a cycle bridge." The demolition of the trestle will cost up to $700,000, while demolishing the old bridge will cost about $900,000.

Source: Stuff December 14, 2019 22:18 UTC