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Speed Bump That Broke Cars | Auckland News
Auckland’s Glen Eden speed bump, meant to slash crashes from 19 to just 6 a year, backfired spectacularly—cars and buses were getting wrecked, suspensions busted, engine mounts cracked. Now, Auckland Transport is coughing up $350K to fix the overly steep design, despite it meeting safety standards at the time. Locals have been pushing for changes for years, and while the bump succeeded in cutting accidents (no serious injuries), the damage and taxpayer cost are turning heads. The fix? A gentler, smoother ramp—scheduled for two weekends starting August 21, weather permitting. Good intentions…
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