Pamela Moresby
We went yesterday to Mangere Bridge and here I show you some of the sights.
We have 2 bridges, one where I am standing taking photos is the old Mangere Bridge which was built by Joseph James, who had something to do with building this bridge a long time ago. He is also my husband’s grandfather.
The newer one that is a main highway is of 2 bridges together one going North and one going South. The story of the first bridge was all about industrial strikes and disputes, but finally it got built. The 2nd bridge was built but it took time.’
Now the old bridge has some of it closed off to the public because it is now considered unsafe. Only part of it, so some of it has a boat ramp so people can take their power boats and go fishing. and some is open so that some can fish off the wharf.
These pictures tell the story of this bridge
The thumbnail shows the side of the modern Mangere Bridge taken in last years foggy mornings over Mangroves.
Good to know about these bridges
Yes, the pylons sink into silt and I don’t know how they get the building of the bridges right. Thanks Witty Feeds
A great shot of the bridge.
Thanks so much Carol.