State Highway 1 to be closed eight nights at Ashley River for urgent repairs
The State Highway 1 bridge over North Canterbury's Ashley River will be closed over eight nights for essential repairs and strengthening work.
The NZ Transport Agency said the bridge – located just north of Waikuku and south of Amberley – would be closed from 8pm to 5am from June 22 to 26 and from June 29 to July 3.
Work would start at 8pm each night, with traffic managed using a stop/go system until 11pm. Motorists should expect short delays during this time.
The bridge will then be closed to all traffic except emergency services between 11pm and 5am.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.5% Yes
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22.7% No
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
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