Gladstone Road bridge in Gisborne is one of New Zealand's oldest reinforced-concrete bridges.
And until now there was little for motorists to admire - just an ageing concrete wall.
But a recent widening of the bridge to include a pathway for cyclists and pedestrians, required one of the solid concrete walls to be removed.
The resulting view of the river was a revelation to motorists, who inundated Gisborne District Council with requests to retain the view.
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