Thread: Waiho Bridge collapsed

Originally Posted by Tussock

Has that super narrow bridge with the turns at each end fallen down yet? Somewhere between Hoki and Greymouth. I hope it has. I rented two quads in Greymouth and when the guy went to get the trailer he said casually "oh, someone has stolen it". I got the 12 quad trailer instead. Gave me about 4" clearance on either side of the bridge.

Big railway bridge or a little one?
The general road bridges have been good for a while but the arahura and taramakau were both narrow things. The taramakau has bridge is still there but a big brand new road bridge has been put up.

Any more updates @R93 , the news is pretty crap not showing many pic,s , they are saying this is a big one ?

This will screw up a lot of roar plans for hunters? some stags might be safe this roar.

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Any more updates @R93 , the news is pretty crap not showing many pic,s , they are saying this is a big one ?

I don't think I know anymore than anyone else sorry.

I need to get to Whataroa for a hunt.
Heard that people have got as far as Franz from Hokitika even tho Road is closed. I will be towing a boat so will wait for the all clear.

I know the big slip just north of the Whataroa bridge that had the road closed a week or so ago is not affected. It is still open.

Rain has eased down there according to people I have spoken with.

I will try and post any info as I come by it. Just packing gear now to head down when it is viable.


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Originally Posted by R93

I don't think I know anymore than anyone else sorry.

I need to get to Whataroa for a hunt.
Heard that people have got as far as Franz from Hokitika even tho Road is closed. I will be towing a boat so will wait for the all clear.

I know the big slip just north of the Whataroa bridge that had the road closed a week or so ago is not affected. It is still open.

Rain has eased down there according to people I have spoken with.

I will try and post any info as I come by it. Just packing gear now to head down when it is viable.


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They expect to get the Wanaka-Makarora-Haast Road open later today.

Im just hoping James Scott will still be flying on Saturday.

Originally Posted by Tribrit

They expect to get the Wanaka-Makarora-Haast Road open later today.

Im just hoping James Scott will still be flying on Saturday.

I don't see why he won't be unless weather conditions prevent it.

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Dont worry all semi automatic rain making machines have been banned, a givealittle page has been set up to buy a new bridge and the PM has donned a souwester and heading to the coast for a praying session. No wait its your own fault for living on the west coast, Hope you guys are all ok despite the weather.

Some pics from my place of the Hoki River with the drone at 100ft or so. I will take some pics of the river at a normal level at a later date from same spot.



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Would you know how long the travel time would be coming from Christchurch to Wanaka/Haast?

Wow look at the damage. As long as you boys are all good.

Originally Posted by pops

Would you know how long the travel time would be coming from Christchurch to Wanaka/Haast?

5 1/2 hrs give or take.

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