Articles tagged with Mangati Bridge

NZTA Awards Contract for New Two-Lane Mangati Bridge on SH39, Waikato

3 days ago | 85 views

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that Oxcon has been awarded a $12.5 million contract by NZTA to build a two-lane replacement for the Mangati Bridge on SH39, damaged by flooding. Construction will begin before the end of the month, with the new, higher, and stronger bridge expected to open by early 2027, improving resilience and maintaining traffic flow via a temporary bridge. The project prioritizes restoring this vital western Waikato route and is funded through NZTA’s emergency works budget.

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Ōtorohanga to See Major Bridge Repairs and Upgrades in Late 2023

2 weeks ago | 169 views

Ōtorohanga will undergo three major bridge projects this year, including repairs to the flood-damaged Mangaorongo Bridge on State Highway 3 and Symes Bridge on State Highway 39, with work starting in June and July respectively. The Symes Bridge will also have its deck and beams replaced later this year to create a wider, more resilient structure, while a permanent two-lane replacement is planned for the temporary Mangati Bridge, destroyed by floods in February. These projects aim to ensure critical routes remain open and reliable for local communities and businesses, with traffic management and closures scheduled during construction.

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Temporary Steel Bridge to Reopen State Highway 39 by Mid-March After Floods

4 months ago | 971 views

A temporary 40-meter steel-framed bridge with a 50-tonne weight limit is planned to be operational by mid-March to restore access south of Pirongia after the Mangati Bridge was destroyed in floods. Crews have cleared debris and begun work on both the temporary and permanent bridge, with the permanent two-lane bridge construction set to start later this year. The project has strong support from council partners and landowners, prioritizing safe and rapid reconnection of the community.

Tags: Mangati Bridge State Highway 39 temporary bridge Chris Bishop NZ Transport Agency Pirongia Acrow bridge flood damage bridge reconstruction transport infrastructure