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Medway Street footbridge

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The Medway Street footbridge crosses the Avon River / Ōtākaro, connecting the Christchurch, New Zealand, suburbs of Richmond and Avonside. The original bridge became twisted in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake, leading to its removal in 2013. Part of the structure was placed on the river bank in October 2018 to serve as a memorial. In 2022, a new bridge was opened just to the south of the old bridge.

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Medway Street footbridge
Te Ara Ōtākaro Avon River Trail, Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Avonside

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Medway St Footbridge

Te Ara Ōtākaro Avon River Trail
8064 Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community, Avonside
Canterbury, New Zealand
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