Single-lane queuing returns to Kawarau Falls bridgeDasha Kuprienko/ Stuff The new Kawarau Falls Bridge is partially open, with one-way traffic flow controlled by lights. After a short period of two-laned luxury, users of Queenstown's Kawarau Falls bridge have returned to single-lane lines for the next three months. Karl Argyle Queues are forming at the Kawarau Falls Bridge, at the southern entrance to Queenstown, after it was reduced to one-lane access to allow work to be completed on the new bridge. READ MORE:*Temporary two-lane Kawarau Falls bridge during Christmas holidays in Queenstown*Two houses wait for eight hours to cross Queenstown's Kawarau Falls Bridge*Construction difficulties at Kawarau Falls bridge site delay completionIn a press release the agency says drivers may experience "some queuing" this week. Dowsett said it was necessary to prepare the old bridge as a walking and cycling route and complete work on the new bridge approaches.

Source: Stuff January 09, 2018 03:33 UTC