An image of what the new bridge is expected to look like next to the old bridge. Photo: NZTAWork on a the long-awaited new two lane Beaumont bridge is set to start before the end of the year. ‘‘However, it’s no longer suited to today’s higher traffic volumes, and the growing number of larger trucks using this highway.”Waka Kotahi anticipated crews would start setting up on the new bridge site in the coming weeks with work expected to start on the bridge from the end of this year. Beaumont bridge. Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan said he was pleased to see progress at the Beaumont bridge site.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 07, 2021 23:03 UTC