This project is part of the Western Corridor, which is critical for supporting economic growth, reducing congestion and improving safety in Canterbury. Traffic volumes on the existing Western Corridor are increasing and this is expected to continue into the future.
Traffic volumes on the existing Western Corridor are increasing and this is expected to continue into the future. To improve travel times, efficiency and safety on this section of highway, Russley Road is being upgraded and widened to four lanes.
This project was completed in late 2013.
The benefits of the SH1 (Russley Road) Wairakei Road to Yaldhurst Road four-laning include:
The SH1 Russley Road from Avonhead Road to Yaldhurst Road project is part of the Western Corridor, a roads of national significance project.
This construction project does not included the planned Southern Airport Access south of Avonhead road as this is still in the consenting phase and will be constructed when consents are granted and land purchased (find out more about the Southern Airport Access).
The key features of the four laning of Russley Road (SH1) between Yaldhurst Road and Avonhead Road include:
The SH1 Russley Road from Avonhead Road to Yaldhurst Road project is part of the Western Corridor, a roads of national significance project. Find out more about the Western Corridor.