On State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa at a point half way between Lake Tutira and Putarino over the Matahorua Stream a bridge has recently been built to bypass the old road and bridge and a steep gorge with a very sharp u-bend. This will undoubtedly speed up traffic and help the huge log-trucks which use the highway. Those who drove the road regularly, however, will miss the fabulous displays in the spring when the trees are covered in blossom.
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| New road bridge with the rail bridge on the right |
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| Trains really do go over that! |
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| Rail bridge with the old road and gorge |
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| Demolishing the old bridge or just making sure no-one will drive over it? |
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Wow! You get some good bridges down your way, don't you? Love the railway bridge.
ReplyDeleteThe shot of the old gorge is beautiful. I can just imagine it on a new spring day covered in blooms. It also looks like it could be a somewhat dangerous road as well, mostly because of people in a hurry.
ReplyDeleteAnother post with excellent presentation... That photo looking down the gorge comes as quite a surprise. I didn't realize the width and depth of it from the first two pictures but the third one just took my breath away and it gives a wonderful perspective of the landscape.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. I remember this spot. What trees are we going to miss?
ReplyDeleteThanks all. Katherine they are Kowhai trees with the fabulous yellow blossom.
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