“The Press” In 1864

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30487, 8 July 1964, Page 16

“The Press” In 1864

juiy o A GROWL FROM THE FERRY ROAD At the time when an extended system of railways and other great public works are in comtemptation, it seems rather -curious that a piece of road only about a couple of hundred yards in length, should be left in a state that prevents the traffic bv it being carried on without great risk of life or limb. We refer to the road between the Heathcote Bridge and the Ferry, on the Lyttelton side. Now that the Ferry is no longer compelled to put passen-

gers across, it becomes a matter of necessity for the traveller from Lyttelton by the Bridle-path to pass over a newly made swamp, the work of some indefatigable individuals who have succeeded in destroying what a few weeks back was a very respectable and safe road. Having made the bog,—a work which must have take- considerable pains and trouble, for it is on the side of a hill,—a brilliant thought seems to have struck the contractors: that they would place large pieces of rock in the middle of it. and so facilitate the progress of vehicles and horses. We are not able to say

what the contract is, but if it was to convert a comparatively safe road into a most dangerous one. the energy shown by those who have undertaken it deserves great praise The effect of these arrangements, however, is not beneficial to the public, for neither quadruped nor biped can get over the slough at night without imminent danger to their limb®. It is quite time that something was done to enable travellers at night to cross the river without danger, and if, as we suppose, the matter rests with the East Heathcote Road Board, we commend it to their serious attention.