Lyttelton Port Company are pleased to advise that the Oxford Street over bridge opened for Port traffic again on Tuesday last week.  The bridge had been closed since it suffered damage in the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on 22 February 2011.  The northern and southern approaches to the bridge have been resealed and the road markings have been repainted.

Bulk cargo trucks with Lyttelton Port of Christchurch approved access cards can now use the over bridge as an alternative entry and exit point to the Inner Harbour during operations.

With the opening of the bridge to vehicular traffic, ferry passengers and other pedestrians are advised to take care to keep to the footpath.  In addition, between the southern foot of the bridge and the Diamond Harbour ferry a few trip hazards remain due to earthquake damage, so people need to ensure they follow the painted yellow footsteps.   Buses have begun using the bridge again to drop off and pick up ferry passengers.