The bridge was left severely damaged after a wind gust blew a truck over.
It's the first stage of the bridge's repairs.
A permanent fix to the bridge's damage is being put in place.
Tests found high and rising levels of lead, zinc and copper in topsoil.
"Our role in the country's economy has been overlooked for too long... That needs to change, and quickly."
However she warns a permanent solution is still weeks away.
