Harbour Bridge woes: How long will Auckland need to wait for a new crossing?

High winds this week once again closed Auckland’s Harbour Bridge, something that has become a regular and frustrating occurrence in recent years.   After 64 years, there’s confusion as to why strong winds are now a concern – and what it means for the long-term stability of the vital transport link.  But what are the options for a potential replacement or complementary harbour crossing, and is there the political appetite to do this?   NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joins Damien on The Front Page to discuss the present concerns with the bridge, and the future solutions.   Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Damien VenutoProducer: Shaun D WilsonExecutive Producer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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