20100904_3322_1D3-200 Bridge Street bridge, Christchurch earthquake South Brighton Bridge. See the gap between the abutment and the bridge itself (just to right of lower person). #377
The center of the river has slumped and the two banks have moved about a meter closer together which caused this footbridge to be so twisted. There is a suggestion that this be left as a memorial to the earthquake.
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20100905_3346_1D3-24 Bridge Street cracking - Christchurch earthquake The city side of the South Brighton bridge. Approaches on both sides will need extensive work before this bridge can re-open. #379
20100905_3347_1D3-32 Bridge Street split depth - Christchurch earthquake The city side of the South Brighton bridge. Approaches on both sides will need extensive work before this bridge can re-open. Bridge opened for traffic less than a week later, but still (23/09) has 30kmh speed restriction. #378
A man photographs a crack on the Bridge Street bridge where the bridge has moved relative to the road.
At the end of the street where my daughter and family live.
A large crack running through the surface of Bridge Street on the approach to the bridge.
People examine large cracks running through the surface of Bridge Street on the approach to the bridge.
The center of the river has slumped and the two banks have moved about a meter closer together which caused this footbridge to be so twisted. There is a suggestion that this be left as a memorial to the earthquake.
The center of the river has slumped and the two banks have moved about a meter closer together which caused this footbridge to be so twisted. There is a suggestion that this be left as a memorial to the earthquake.
Children walking across the twisted Medway Street bridge.
Children walking across the twisted Medway Street bridge.
A Simple shot down the street where the shops are now marked for demolition. Twitter | Facebook | My Website |
A large crack running through the surface of Bridge Street on the approach to the bridge. In the background a man is photographing cracks in the road.
The center of the river has slumped and the two banks have moved about a meter closer together which caused this footbridge to be so twisted. There is a suggestion that this be left as a memorial to the earthquake.
One Month after the Christchurch Earthquake. This is in Kaiapoi at the north end of Christchurch. A view down the walkway next to the river Twitter | Facebook |
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to Bridge Street, following Canterbury's earthquake".
The center of the river has slumped and the two banks have moved about a meter closer together which caused this footbridge to be so twisted. There is a suggestion that this be left as a memorial to the earthquake.
People examine large cracks running alongside Bridge Street where the land has slumped towards the river.
A view of Cashel Mall looking looking towards the Bridge of Remembrance, which can be seen in the background. A section of the street has been cordoned off from the public.