Repairs to Canterbury rail bridge to begin next week

RNZ1NewsThe PressFriday 28 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Work will start on the Tinwald Viaduct in Canterbury next week following its closure four months ago. The bridge, which is frequently struck by vehicles, was damaged in June when an excavator being towed on a trailer hit it. Repairs are expected to be completed by Christmas.

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First reported by RNZ, Fri 28 Nov 2025, 11:29am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 13 minutes
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