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May 17, 2008
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Timescale set for NZ's Kopu Bridge
Published:  May 06, 2008

Transit New Zealand chief executive Rick van Barneveld today confirmed that Transit plans to start construction of the new Kopu Bridge by mid-2011.

It will replace an existing bridge, which he emphasised remains safe although it does not meet today's standards. "The driving force behind replacing it has always been to reduce traffic delays and deal with growing traffic volumes in years to come," he said.