Severe weather impacts and road closures
Cuba Street Overbridge is an ageing piece of infrastructure, at nearly 100 years old. It is a vital link providing a key North / South route for traffic, freight and emergency services. It is also a key route for use in the event of an evacuation.
In August 2024, following assessment of the bridge, it was decided to progress with maintenance, monitoring and strengthening of the bridge. Maintenance works, including concrete repair, were completed in November 2024.
Further live load testing has shown the road is safe for current traffic (including heavy vehicles) but futureproofing work should be completed to ensure we have a resilient road network.
What we’re doing
Works to strengthen the bridge have progressed well and the current phase of work was completed in April 2025.
There will be one final stage within the rail corridor before the strengthening works are finished.
Got questions?
You can get in contact us by emailing cubastreet@huttcity.govt.nz