waihobridgdoc.jpg The Waiho Bridge was washed away in floodwaters on Tuesday. Photo: DocRepairs to the flood-damaged Waiho Bridge on the West Coast will take longer than initially predicted. During heavy rain on Tuesday, the Waiho bailey bridge was swept away, cutting off access between Fox Glacier and Franz Josef. Severe weather could push the repairs timeline further back and this could cause havoc at the Easter break, Mr Connors said. Since making the original plan for the bridge repairs, the Transport Agency has gathered more information, completed more planning and worked on design.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 30, 2019 21:11 UTC