Latest Update - 30 October 2023

The contract for the strengthening work to the Otara Bridge has now been awarded to Riverside Construction Ltd.

Riverside Construction will commence manufacturing the components between now and Christmas, and plan to be on site on the 29th of January 2024. Work is then anticipated to be completed by 15 April 2024.

During this period the bridge will be closed between 9.00am and 2.00pm. This will allow the mail and school traffic to get through during this time.

Riverside will advise Emergency Services and work closely with them in the event of an emergency. Dates and times of closures will be advertised by Riverside in the local newspaper and on the radio. There will also be a letter drop and signage in place advising of the dates and times of the closures onsite.

The following restrictions continue to apply:

• Weight limit of six tonnes and speed limit posted on the bridge.
• One vehicle to cross the bridge at a time.
• Vehicles to travel central to the bridge.