The north end of the Gayhurst Road bridge, cracked down the side, the posts bent inwards and the road buckled. Tape has been woven across the bridge.
The north end of the bridge on Gayhurst Road. During the earthquake, the bridge was forced about 15 centimetres towards the river, the land falling away under the road. Fencing has been placed around the footpath, and the road filled and resealed so that it can still be used by traffic.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Gayhurst Road bridge in Avonside.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Gayhurst Road bridge in Avonside.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Gayhurst Road bridge in Avonside.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the Gayhurst Road bridge in Avonside.
Road damage between St Paul's School and Gayhurst Road bridge. The road has slumped near the curb, probably due to liquefaction.
Damage to the Gayhurst Road bridge. The road has buckled due to the bridge's movement, and the bridge is cordoned off. Liquefaction covers part of the street, and in the background St Paul's Church is also cordoned off.
Damage to the Gayhurst Road bridge. The road has buckled due to the bridge's movement, and the bridge is cordoned off. Liquefaction covers part of the street, and in the background St Paul's Church is also cordoned off.
The north end of the Gayhurst Road bridge, pulling away from the stone walls on the bank.
The north end of the Gayhurst Road bridge with buckled railings and torn up footpath now filled in.