Councils fear crumbling bridges could leave people stranded
Councils fear hundreds of crumbling bridges could leave rural families and businesses stranded unless the Transport Agency commits to help fund replacements. The Lower Kohuratahi Bridge in Taranaki and Lower Valley Bridge in South Wairarapa are just two structures operating under weight restrictions after surveys found they're beginning to fail. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.
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