PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISONLocals say a major bridge in South Otago is an "accident waiting to happen", due to side barriers that are "more hole than wood". It needs proper Armco [metal] barriers put in place to allow for the type of traffic that uses it nowadays. This is a rural area, and rural vehicles need to be able to use it safely." He said local people were "fed up" with the state of the bridge, which was also used by tourists as an alternative route to Central Otago. "This is evident from tyre marks found on rail posts and the type of damage found on the bridge.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 24, 2026 16:02 UTC