Four new options for Te Puke bridge unveiled

Although a private road provided access for six weeks, this wasn’t suitable for heavy vehicles. The council has been working on a permanent solution, with four proposed options presented to councillors by senior transportation engineer Calum McLean. Option 1 would see a new 30 meter bridge placed just east of the former and temporary bridge, at an estimated cost of $2.75 million. Option 2 was a new bridge placed 40 meters upstream of the former bridge, costing $3.5 mln. The third option was a 60 meter long bridge, some 70 meters upstream of the old bridge, costing $6.75 mln.