DOC's work
As one of Whanganui National Park's most visited sites, DOC continues to maintain the Bridge to Nowhere to:
- ensure it is able to withstand growth in visitor traffic
- provide a safe experience for those who visit
- protect it from deterioration and avoidable harm
Tree felling at the Bridge to Nowhere
Major concrete repair work has been carried out on both the top and underside of the bridge. This was to address the spalling or loosening of concrete that was occurring due to insufficient cover of the reinforcing steel.
Trees have also been removed from the site eliminate the risk of them falling and damaging the historic structure.
As a result of this work the bridge is considered to be one of the best preserved of its type (ferro-concrete style bridge constructed during the 1930-1940s) in New Zealand.