The Omakau Bridge has temporarily re-opened.

It will remain open over the long weekend for all traffic.

Thanks to good progress on site, the bridge will reopen over the long weekend, from Friday 30 May at 4.00pm

It will remain open over the long weekend for all traffic.

The bridge will then close again, in daytime hours only from Tuesday 3 June to Friday 6 June.

The bridge will reopen from 5pm each night until 8am the next morning during this period.

This update is part of our ongoing work to install a new insulated water pipeline and improve drainage and the pavement at the Omakau approach.

Detour routes:

Light vehicles: Please use Swindon Street, Ophir / Ophir Bridge Road.

Heavy/long vehicles: Must detour via SH85, as the Ophir Bridge is unsuitable for heavy traffic and long vehicles with a 5000kg axle weight limit.

Bridge closure, detour routes and all signage will remain in place 24/7.

Your patience is appreciated while these important upgrades take place.