Figures reveal how popular the Upokongaro Bridge is but some concern over parking safety
17 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
3 minutes to read
Nearly 35,000 people have crossed the Upokongaro Bridge since it opened just over a month ago. Photo / Bevan Conley
The Upokongaro Cycle Bridge has been crossed almost 35,000 times since it opened last month. But with its popularity, some have raised concerns about the safety of parking, which the Whanganui District Council says it will be looking into.
Although 20 per cent of bridge users have been cyclists, 80 per cent have been pedestrians.
Papaiti resident Deb Frederikse said the parking on the Papaiti Rd side was not enough for the number of people visiting the bridge.