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NOTABLE NZ BRIDGES

Being a country made up of three islands with numerous rivers and ravines, it comes as no surprise that New Zealand has 4200 bridges to allow the roading network to operate efficiently. These bridges come on all categories from suspension, to swing and viaduct. Some are made of steel, others of concrete or wood. Most carry road transport while others carry trains. Some are only used for recreation, mainly bungy jumping. In this blog, I will highlight 5 iconic bridges all found in the southern province of Otago. read more