A piece of history

This is the old Mangere Bridge. I was on a bike ride on the walkway that is part of the motorway bridge. In the front is the Mangere Bridge built in 1913. It is being removed and a pedestrian/cycleway is replacing it. This is also an area popular for fishermen, so they will be pleased to have it finished so they can continue with their land based fishing.

[Peter]

Great record shot Dianne, the march of time captured well:)

[Joan Robillard]

Nice capture

[julia]

It looks so small from the newer bridge.. j good they have kept the old one.

[Diana]

Such a great shot and interesting info. I must be great being able to cycle without any traffic.

[Susie]

Interesting story and image

[carol white]

An interesting capture

[Margaret Brown]

End of an era, nice to see you have caught the historic moment.

[Pat Knowles]

Did we used to drive over this bridge on the way to Auckland airport?
Changed so much round there over the years so it’s good to see this original bridge being brought to life!

[haskar]

Old and new one. Great capture.

[Christina]

I though the old bridge already served as a cycle/walkway. I'll be driving past there on Saturday - I will give myself time to stop and look. Great capture of an end of an era.

[Dianne]

@christinav yes the old bridge was a walkway but it is being replaced.

[Dianne]

@happypat from Auckland city this bridge was used for traffic until 1983 when the new motorway bridge was opened.

[Pat Knowles]

@dide Oh well that’s too early for my visits then Dianne! Longer ago than I thought!

[winghong_ho]

It would be nice to walk on that bridge with wide open sea views.