Omakau Bridge Closure – from 3.30pm today, Friday 18 October
Customer Services
Due to recent flooding, one of the abutments of the Omakau Bridge has been damaged. Continued movement generated by vehicles using the bridge is causing further damage, and for the safety of all road users,
we will be closing the bridge, effective from 3.30pm today (Friday 18 October 2024).
Our contractors' bridge team will be on-site starting Monday to assess the damage and begin work. We’ll provide further updates early next week on how long the closure will be.
Detours:
- Light vehicles: Please use the Ophir Bridge via Swindon Street / Ophir Bridge Road.
- Heavy/long vehicles: Must detour via SH85, as the Ophir Bridge is unsuitable for heavy traffic and long vehicles. The bridge has a 5 Tonne axle weight limit.