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CBD – Available Routes Map 1st March – 8th March 2014

For available routes around the Central City please find below the CBD network map. This is updated weekly. Please click here to download the network map – Available Routes Map    

New Aranui youth and community facility to go ahead

Christchurch City Council has confirmed it will build a new youth and community facility in Hampshire Street, Aranui – its first new community centre since the earthquakes.

Key recommendations from today’s Committee of the Whole meeting

Christchurch City Council’s Earthquake Recovery Committee of the Whole held its first meeting of 2014 today. Following were the key matters considered and recommendations the Committee will make to the Council:

Christchurch Mayor encouraging potential investors

The Mayor of Christchurch is encouraging potential investors wanting to invest in New Zealand to see Christchurch in the context of the whole region, where the Canterbury economy has remained very strong.

Resealing on Halswell Rd – Glovers to Leadleys Road – from Thursday 13 Feb

From Thusday 13 February road re-sealing work will be taking place on Halswell Rd (SH75) between Glovers Rd and Leadleys Road. A variety of traffic management measures will be in place including Stop/Go, temporary traffic signals and speed restrictions. Road …

Road reconstruction on Halswell Rd – Glovers to Leadleys Road – from Thursday 13 Feb

From Thusday 13 February road reconstruction and resealing work will be taking place on Halswell Rd (SH75) between Glovers Rd and Leadleys Road. A variety of traffic management measures will be in place including Stop/Go, temporary traffic signals and speed …

Go By Bike Day – Wednesday 12 Feb

The NZ Transport Agency is urging Kiwis to get on their bikes tomorrow, as New Zealand celebrates the joys of pedal power to mark Go By Bike Day. 

Snapshot For Today

Lane reductions are in place around the intersection of St Asaph and Barbadoes Street. 

CERA CCDU National Roadshow

Christchurch is entering a significant period of construction and infrastructure development and we want to ensure that our stakeholders have the best possible information about the rebuild.

Traffic Light Signals restored at Madras/Salisbury intersection

The traffic light signals have been restored at the intersection of Madras and Salisbury Street.    

Frequent changes on the roads – plan your journey

Christchurch motorists are being advised to plan their trips and where possible, avoid driving through the central city during peak hours as increased road works will see frequent changes occurring. “Major infrastructure rebuilds are getting underway within the four avenues …

Durham Street South reduced to one lane from tomorrow (Tuesday)- Expect delays

Commencing Tuesday morning, 11th February, Durham Street will be reduced to one lane between Tuam Street and St Asaph Street for wastewater work. 

Durham Street South reduced to one lane between Tuam and St Asaph- Expect delays

Commencing Tuesday morning, 11th February, Durham Street will be reduced to one lane between Tuam Street and St Asaph Street for wastewater work. With schools back and increased traffic volumes in the Central City road users should expect longer delays …

Governors Bay Road Restrictions – Updated 10.2.14

Governors Bay Road is open to: Class 1 vehicles only (less than 44,000kg) Overdimension and overweight vehicles are strictly on application only. This restriction supersedes area wide permits for this road until further notice Updates will be posted here as …

Bus stop closures this weekend and next week

Route – Blue Line  – Area – Old Waimiakariri Bridge Date: Sunday 9 Feb at night only Info: From 6pm Sunday 9 February until 7am Monday 10 February only the Old Waimakariri Bridge will be closed. Buses will still travel …

Bus stop closures this week

Route: 23 Hyde Park / Woolston  -  Area – Garlands Rd Date: Monday 10 Feb onwards Info: From Monday 10 February all buses will detour away from Garlands Rd while road works are carried out. Buses travelling towards the city …

Durham Street South reduced to one lane next week – Expect delays

Commencing Tuesday morning, 11th February, Durham Street will be reduced to one lane between Tuam Street and St Asaph Street for wastewater work. With schools back and increased traffic volumes in the Central City road users should expect longer delays …

Scarborough Water Playground design gets go-ahead from Community Board

Work will start soon on the Scarborough Water Playground after the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board gave the go-ahead to the final design today.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 29 (February 2014)

Chief Executive's update - February 2014

The chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Roger Sutton, gives a monthly update on CERA’s work to lead the recovery.

Hereford Street reopened to two way

Hereford Street is now open to two way traffic for the entire length. Road users should note there is a weight restriction on the Hereford Street Bridge at Cambridge Terrace to vehicles under 3,000kg.  

ROADING UPDATE – THURSDAY 6 JANUARY

Here is the latest roading update as screened on CTV on Thursday 6 January.

Roading Updates launched this week on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. Road users can now tune into CTV each day for regular updates on roadworks, changes in traffic management  and possible delays on …

Roading Updates on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. Road users can now tune into CTV each day for regular updates on roadworks, changes in traffic management  and possible delays on …

Old Waimakariri Bridge Closure – One night only starting 6pm Sunday 9th February

Main North Road will be closed between Empire Road and the Old Waimakariri Bridge on Sunday evening from 6pm until early Monday morning. Northbound road users will be detoured at Marshlands Road onto Main North Road and via the Northern …

Roading Updates launch this week on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. Road users can now tune into CTV each day for regular updates on roadworks, changes in traffic management  and possible delays on …

Further work underway to improve Avon River

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Government seeks interest in low cost development

“We need to increase housing supply to assist with Christchurch’s recovery and we need more housing in the affordable range,” Mr Brownlee says.

Govt seeks interest in low cost development

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Roading Updates Launch on CTV

Keeping up to date with what’s happening on Christchurch Central City roads has just become a little easier. 

Real Time Travel Information

Real time travel data is currently being collected on the following routes: 

Public to vote on Major Cycleways route names

Public voting opens tomorrow on finalists to be considered as route names for Christchurch’s Major Cycleways.

Governors Bay Road Weight restriction lifted for some vehicles-Updated 4.15pm

Governors Bay Road between Rapaki and Dyers Pass Road should reopen by 6pm tonight to: Class 1 vehicles only (under 44,000kg) It will remain CLOSED to vehicles requiring overweight or overdimension permits. This restriction supersedes area wide permits for this …

Art and planters enhance Edgeware site

History has been recaptured in artwork at a vacant site in Edgeware Village.

Real-time travel information turned on

Motorists on State Highway 1 and 76 driving into and around Christchurch have access to real-time travel information from today (Friday, 31 January) 

Worcester Boulevard closure for Charter Parade Sat 1 February

Worcester Boulevard between Montreal and Cambridge Tce will be closed on Saturday 1st Feb from  11am to approx 2pm for a Charter Parade. The Parade will start at approximaately 1230 to 1240pm at Christ College and will march from Christ …

Recovery milestone reached today with final flat land red zone settlements

As the final settlement day is reached for flat land residential red zone property owners, a significant milestone can be marked in the recovery, says the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority chief executive Roger Sutton.

Gaiety Hall and Mona Vale Homestead to be restored

A popular Christchurch heritage attraction and a well-loved community facility on Banks Peninsula are another step closer to re-opening after Christchurch City Council today (Thursday 30 January) agreed repair and strengthening work should go ahead.

Vero settles Ministry of Education claim

Vero New Zealand, the lead insurer on the Ministry of Education claim in Christchurch, is pleased to announce the $200 million settlement.

CRASH – Governors Bay Road – CLOSED – Updated as at 4pm

Governors Bay Road between Dyers Pass Rd and Omaru Road is closed due to a crash involving a truck rolling earlier today.

Reid Stiven interviewed on Newstalk ZB

$200 million settlement for Canterbury schools

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Final chemical storage tank removed

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has today welcomed the removal of the final plastic chemical toilet disposal tank from Christchurch City.

Lights out Moorhouse/Blenheim/Deans – take care

The light signals at the intersection of Moorhouse Ave, Deans Ave and Blenheim Rd are currently not working. A contractor is on the way but please drive with care through this intersection.

Lichfield Street – temporary closure of entry to Re-start carpark – access via Tuam St

Due to roadworks, the Re-start Car park entry on Lichfield Street will be closed from Monday 27 January for approximately one week. A temporary entry/exit will be on Tuam Street.

EQC managed repairs pass 50,000 mark

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

EQC managed home repairs pass 50,000 mark

Last chemical toilet disposal tank to be removed from Christchurch

On Wednesday 29 January 2014 Christchurch City Council will remove the 

Bus stop closures/detours for week starting 27 January

CBD – Available Routes Map 1st February – 8th February

For available routes around the Central City please find below the CBD network map. This is updated weekly. Please click here to download the network map – Available Routes Map    

CBD – Available Routes Map 8th February – 15th February

For available routes around the Central City please find below the CBD network map. This is updated weekly. Please click here to download the network map – Available Routes Map    

CBD – Available Routes Map 25th January – 1st February

For available routes around the Central City please find below the CBD network map.

Ferry Road and St Asaph Street restrictions from next week

Road works on Ferry Road and St Asaph will result in changes to road layout and access. 

Ben's Guide to Christchurch, Rise a must see and Chinese NY

Park Terrace – southbound only between Armagh & Kilmore from next week

Park Terrace will be one way southbound between Armagh Street and Kilmore Street from next week.

Park Terrace – southbound only between Armagh & Kilmore

Park Terrace is one way southbound between Armagh Street and Kilmore Street. Northbound road users will be detoured via Armagh Street, Montreal Street to Kilmore Street.    

Colombo Street – southbound only between Dundas St & Moorhouse Ave

Colombo Street will be southbound only from Dundas Street next week (Monday 27 January).

Earthquake | Eketahuna

Overweight Routes Map -Central City

Woodend Corridor designation to be notified

The NZ Transport Agency’s Notice of Requirement for a designation over the land needed for the bypass route for Woodend will be notified by the Waimakariri District Council this Saturday (25 January). The Transport Agency announced about 12 months ago …