Local Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to Taihape
8 Mar, 2021 05:58 AM
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The Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Video Journalist Hawke's Bay/Wairarapa, NZH Local Focuspatrick@localfocus.nz@padyoo7
Work has started on the Kuripapango Bridge, with stock trucks and pregnancies just some of the many issues facing Rangitīkei residents because of its partial closure.
"A lot of produce goes over that road, a lot of fertiliser comes from Napier across into Rangitīkei, a lot of wool, red meat and forestry can come back this way," said Hastings Deputy Mayor Tania Kerr.