The bridge, which crosses the Silver Stream beside Gladfield Rd, was shut by the Dunedin City Council in about June after an assessment deemed it to be unsafe.
It was damaged during flooding in 2017, but continued to be used by pedestrians and cyclists.
Since its closure, council staff had worked to find an alternative option, which, at one point, looked to be raising the stream’s ford.
"This is an important project for residents in the area and we are pleased to be able to restore their link across the Silver Stream," council transport group manager Jeanine Benson said.
When the bridge was initially closed, it was going to be removed.
However, the plan for the replacement bridge went through a detailed design and value engineering process which reduced its costs, Ms Benson said.
The replacement bridge would be a rebuild that used some of the existing bridge’s parts, such as piles and cabling.
It is expected to cost about $100,000, which will come from the council’s existing transport budget.
"Common sense prevailed," Ad Bekkers said.
However, he believed communication throughout the process had been poor.
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board deputy chairman Dean McAlwee was also pleased.
After the bridge closure, residents and walking and cycling groups gave their feedback to the community board and the council, which was key, Mr McAlwee said.
"It is a great result for the community."
He was pleased parts of the existing bridge would be used, especially as it was historic, he said.
Mosgiel resident Cam Shaw built the bridge for the Otago Catchment Board, carried out through his business, Momona Engineering Ltd.
"I think it’s good that we are retaining the bridge, which I believe is necessary," Mr Shaw said.
He thought the bridge should have been better maintained over the years, including having new coats of paint.
"Heaps of people use it."
Work to replace the bridge will start soon and should be completed by June.
