Mangaweka Bridge Replacement

The new Mangaweka Bridge officially opended on Friday 20 May, with the project completed ahead of time and under budget.

Duration of build: Sod turned on Friday 11 September 2020. Officially opended Friday 20 May 2022 (1 year, 8 months and 9 days)
Length: 140 meters
Pier Height: 29 meters (above ground level)
Width: 7 meters (in the event of a blockage on SH!, the bridge has the ability to operate as a double lane for light vehciles.
Load capacity: Rated for High Performance Motor Vehciles
Cost: $11 million (subsidised by Waka Kotahi NZTA.

Make up of bridge
67 concrete panels make up the surface of the bridge.
250 Tonnes of steel.