The NZ Transport Agency Board is approving more than $231 million of improvements to the 60km section of state highway one between Clarence and Oaro.
“The Government’s priority is to restore the pre-earthquake transport links to Kaikoura and its surrounding communities, and ensure these links are resilient in the long term,” says transport minister Simon Bridges.
“While the reinstatement work is ongoing we are also taking the opportunity to improve this section of State Highway 1 and make it better than it was before, and provide a better experience for motorists using this important route,” says Bridges.
“This $231 million investment is in addition to the $812 million reinstatement package announced in Budget 2017 and it will help to improve safety, journey reliability, access and public amenities,” says Bridge.
The infrastructure improvements will include wider shoulders, additional barriers, more passing opportunities, and improved access and stopping areas.
“The Government is committed to the reinstatement of State Highway 1 and the Main North Rail Line which remain on track to open before the end of this year,” says Bridges.
The North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure (NCTIR) alliance will deliver the improvements alongside the Kaikoura earthquake reinstatement work, meaning minimal disruption for those that live, work or travel in the region.
