Gloucester Street bridge has been closed for urgent repairs since engineers found a structural issue on Wednesday.
Bridge closed
This bridge is the most convenient way for Stephen and me to get to work if we’re driving, and I expect a lot of people will be inconvenienced by this necessary shutdown.
Pedestrians and cyclists only
Manchester Street is purportedly open, but in fact it’s one way only (north) from Tuam to Hereford Streets. The alternative to Gloucester Street is Kilmore Street, which is currently a one lane slalom from Manchester to Durham because of road works.
Just another example of the challenges of life in Christchurch.
“We have to seek another way
depending on what’s closed today.”
Ruth's Reflections 
If nothing else these things will keep your mind challenged and your sense of direction alert!
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There is that!
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‘one lane slalom’ ; perfect description.
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Thank you. There’s a few too many slaloms round here at present.
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It is not reassuring that structural issues are only now being discovered. Keep safe Ruth.
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There’s a feeling that perhaps the Council is being over-cautious in some cases. However, it appears they may have been under-cautious in some areas before the February earthquake, and people died. No-one wants any chance of that happening again.
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[…] Street Bridge is finally open again. It’s been closed for almost four years. The traffic lights at the Durham/Gloucester Street intersection are operational once more, and […]
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