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Thread ID: 119390 2011-07-21 03:48:00 KOPU BRIDGE closed UFN WalOne (4202) PC World Chat
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1217916 2011-07-21 03:48:00 From the Police alerts:


Hi,

A new alert is available for you to view on the Police website:

Location: Kopu Bridge, Hauraki District
District: Waikato

Damage to Kopu Bridge

Short description: Damage to Kopu Bridge

Full description:
Police have been advised that there is a structural issue with the Kopu Bridge.

The middle swing part of the bridge is currently being examined and all access to the bridge is closed.

At this stage the closure is until further notice.

Motorists are advised to use diversions via Paeroa.


Thanks,

New Zealand Police


Let's hope it's of a temporary nature. :eek:
WalOne (4202)
1217917 2011-07-21 03:56:00 Hmm, I was under the impression it had reopened, but perhaps not inphinity (7274)
1217918 2011-07-21 04:02:00 Hmm, I was under the impression it had reopened, but perhaps not

Message was sent at Thu 21/07/2011 2:05 p.m. I assume it was current.
WalOne (4202)
1217919 2011-07-21 04:20:00 1520 I just checked the NTA site, and they show


SH 25 Kopu Bridge

Impact: Road Closed.
Comment: Due To An Incident The Kopu Bridge Is Closed Is Closed. Long Delays Are Expected Avoid The Area Or Delay Your Trip If Possible.
Detour route: Follow Detour
Update received: Jul 21, 2011 01:47 PM
Expected resolution: Until further notice

:D (If you're not traveling today, that is)
WalOne (4202)
1217920 2011-07-21 04:42:00 Some Aucklanders will have to undergo counseling after having to go the Paeroa way. Lawrence (2987)
1217921 2011-07-21 05:03:00 They ought to rustle up some money and replace that bridge, it's a debacle every holidays. I remember being help up for 40 mins just waiting to go over it a few Christmases ago. wratterus (105)
1217922 2011-07-21 05:21:00 They ought to rustle up some money and replace that bridge, it's a debacle every holidays. I remember being help up for 40 mins just waiting to go over it a few Christmases ago.

They are replacing it.
pcuser42 (130)
1217923 2011-07-21 05:38:00 I was caught there last Xmas holidays for about an hour in the camper bus.Kids logged on with vodem and played Starcraft, wife made a cup of tea, I had 3 Woodies speaking to some Englander tourists in a van behind me. Totally no biggy patience is a virtue. prefect (6291)
1217924 2011-07-21 05:38:00 Opening middle of next year.
www.nzherald.co.nz
:)
Trev (427)
1217925 2011-07-21 05:38:00 Well there you go, I must have forgotten that was happening. :blush: wratterus (105)
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