Story: Bridges and tunnels

Mangaweka viaduct under construction (2nd of 6)

Mangaweka viaduct under construction

The Mangaweka viaduct was built just north of Mangaweka in 1903–4. At 288 metres in length, it was the longest viaduct on the main trunk line. However in 1981 when the 7-kilometre Mangaweka deviation was constructed, the viaduct was dismantled.

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Reference: AAVK W3493 E4657

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Jock Phillips, 'Bridges and tunnels - Notable bridges', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/23644/mangaweka-viaduct-under-construction (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Jock Phillips, published 11 Mar 2010