The final beam (girder) was lifted into place on the new State Highway 25A bridge on Wednesday, October 18, the transport agency says.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said the girders were the long steel beams that spanned the abutments and piers, and supported the bridge deck.
“The next challenge for the team is forming the deck surface and installing the precast side barriers,” Waka Kotahi told the Valley Profile.
“There are 138 pre cast deck slabs and 44 side barriers to install on the girders, weighing around 6t each. The deck will start to take shape in November.”
Waka Kotahi also confirmed that the $50 million project was on track to be completed in March, 2024.
