ROAD AND RAIL
IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS
WELLINGTON, May 6,
■Users of the main road between Christchurch and Dunedin, who are so often delayed at the long bridges over the Waitaki and Rakaia Rivers owing to their joint use by road , and rail traffic, will be keenly interested in negotiations now proceeding between the Main Highways Board and the Railway Department.
The latter is considering the erection of bridges at these points to carry heavier axle loads in accordance with the development of railway transport conditions. It could either reinforce the existing, structures or build new ones, and, if it can make satisfactory arrangements with the Highways Bpard ami local authorities for the sale of the old bridges, these would bo used exclusively for road traffic, A substantial sum would be involved in this transaction, as the Rakaia Bridge is the longest wooden structure in New Zealand, being a mile and a quarter,in length .The Waitaki Bridge three-quarters of a mile in length, is built of steel. Both are capable of many years 'use.
A large proportion of the purchase nrice would be found, from tlm main funds, but local bodies wiP also be asked to share in the c-osl.
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1930, Page 3
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