UpdatedGisborne Herald25 Jun, 2026 10:58 PM2 mins to readA familiar sight at Gisborne's Gladstone Rd Bridge, on State Highway 35, this morning after heavy rainfall. A large pile of woody debris banked up against the bridge. Photo / Chris TaewaA key bridge in Gisborne’s city centre has closed to allow contractors to clear debris build-up after heavy rain overnight.Gisborne District Council said Gladstone Road Bridge, on State Highway 35, might not reopen until this evening, depending on the tide and on how work progressed.

A council statement said