The viaduct, which formed part of the Hump Ridge Track and South Coast Track, was closed to public access in May 2013 due to rotting timber and other safety concerns. An alternate route bypassing the viaduct was constructed by the
Department of Conservation. Its fate was unknown until February 2014 when the Department of Conservation and
Environment Southland pledged
NZ$480,000 to restore it and the other three viaducts on the former logging rail line. the bridge was closed and restoration work had not begun. Reopening was expected in 2018. The viaduct reopened in late 2018. ==References==