Suspension bridge for £695

The original suspension bridge over the Waitara River, linking the Tikorangi and Huirangi communities near Waitara, was built in 1897 for £695. In 1927 the bridge was replaced by one of similar design. For safety reasons it was closed to traffic in 1985. A private trust raised $630,000 for its restoration, and the bridge was re-opened to light traffic in 2006.

This is the first suspension bridge that I have seen that can actually take vehicle traffic. Not sure how strong the bridge is so I thought I will hold it up for a bit.

{Roedolf}Les mer