Central city, Getting around, Infrastructure upgrades  |  Yesterday

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Spring roading upgrades are kicking off throughout the Central City.

Christchurch City Council City Infrastructure General Manager Brent Smith says people should expect some delays, particularly when travelling around the South-East Central area over the next couple of months.

“One of our biggest packages of work will be the safety improvements at two intersections on Moorhouse Ave, starting Monday 13 October,” says Mr Smith.

“We’re putting in new crossings to make the intersections safer for people moving around this busy part of town, like those heading to the new stadium when it opens next April.”

Construction will take around four weeks and traffic management will be in place.

The project was approved by the Council in June, after community consultation in April.

Work will take place at the intersections of Moorhouse Avenue, Gasson Street and Madras Street, and Moorhouse Avenue, Barbadoes Street and Waltham Road at the same time. 

In late October, the fences around One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha are also coming down so the grounds can be connected to the surrounding neighbourhood.

“With the landscaping in the stadium grounds coming together really well, we’re now ready to connect the footpaths and complete the precinct,” says Mr Smith.

Temporary fences will be placed around the stadium on Madras, Tuam and Barbadoes Streets while asphalt is laid and street furniture, bike stands, and a bus shelter are installed.

“Temporary lane closures will need to be in place so contractors can work safely,” says Mr Smith.

The work is expected to finish in mid-December, when the temporary fence will be moved into the stadium boundary where they will remain until the stadium opens in April 2026.

“With these two projects, and several other jobs scheduled between now and Christmas, we want to give people a heads up to expect some disruption in the area. We know roadworks can be challenging and we’re working with our contractors to get everything done as efficiently as possible,” says Mr Smith.

Other upcoming works in South-East Central include:

  • Paving stone repairs on High Street from 6-19 October.
  • Night works at the Manchester and Lichfield Street intersection from 12-15 October while new traffic lights and electronic signage is installed.
  • Geotechnical investigative work on Fitzgerald Avenue during November.
  • Night works on Manchester Street, between Lichfield and Tuam Streets, in November while resurfacing takes place.

Learn more about the projects here.