Maintenance works on two bridges along Tapu-Coroglen Road, helping improve safety, minimise disruption and extend the life of the existing structures.
In June, the Bridge It NZ team headed to Coroglen to carry out maintenance works on two bridges along Tapu-Coroglen Road, one of the Coromandel’s key cross-peninsula routes.
With the local community already having experienced its fair share of disruption from slips and road closures in recent years, completing the work efficiently and minimising further disruption was a key priority.
At Barakats Bridge, extensive timber rot meant the deck, running boards, posts and rails all needed replacing.
A road closure was required to complete the work safely, so the team worked hard to keep the closure as short as possible and get the road reopened to the community quickly.
Further along the route, our team also completed maintenance works on Tarahuehue Bridge, replacing loose running boards and helping extend the service life of the existing structure.
The work across both bridges is a good example of the value of proactive bridge maintenance. A bridge doesn’t always need to be completely replaced when it starts showing its age. The right repairs and maintenance can improve safety, address deterioration and help extend the life of an existing structure before a full replacement becomes necessary.
At Bridge It NZ, we don’t just build new bridges. We also inspect, repair, restore and maintain existing structures to help our clients get the most out of their assets.
