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Dannevirke bridge declared unsafe for trucks due to structural weakness

A 103-year-old bridge serving Dannevirke has been found in far worse condition than previously thought.

Skinny McBuntu

A century-old bridge in Dannevirke has been assessed as structurally weak and is no longer safe for trucks to cross. The bridge's condition has proven significantly more deteriorated than earlier inspections indicated.

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No go for trucks on 'low strength' Dannevirke bridge

A 103-year-old bridge serving Dannevirke has been found to be in much worse condition than previously thought.

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