Ashburton Bridge
Ashburton bridge opens for heavy trucks
3 Jun 2021
The Ashburton bridge has opened for more vehicles, including trucks weighing up to 50 tonnes. Council officials throughout Canterbury are assessing flood-damaged buildings as some people wait to find… Audio
Road and bridge closures causing chaos in Canterbury
1 Jun 2021
RNZ reporter Conan Young got trapped on the south side of the Ashburton River earlier this morning, shortly after it was closed due to significant slumping on the northern side of the bridge.
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Flooding in South Canterbury
1 Jun 2021
Floodwaters are receding in Canterbury, but concerns about damage to Ashburton Bridge on State Highway 1 forced it to close this morning. Motorists had reported they could feel it slumping beneath… Audio
