Project Details

SH1 Memorial Avenue to Yaldhurst Road 4-Laning


SH1
Russley Road between Memorial Avenue and Yaldhurst Road, Russley.
Purpose: To increase capacity at peak periods easing congestion.
EstimatedCost: $16M
Start Date: 2010
End Date: 2011/2012
Location: Russley Road between Memorial Avenue and Yaldhurst Road, Russley.
Engineering Features: Provision of two lanes in each direction divided by a 3.5 m wide median (kerb and landscaping). Complete with intersection upgrade at Avonhead Road, Ryans Road and Bentley Street including provision for u-turns at appropriate intervals.

Interesting Facts: Insufficient capacity at peak periods causing congestion. Strategic road around western side of Christchurch alongside international airport. High growth and activity in adjacent landuse.

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