The New Zealand Government is delivering upgrades to State Highway 6/6A (SH6/6A) in Frankton, Queenstown.
The upgrades include installing traffic signals at the SH6 and SH6A Frankton intersection and adjacent SH6/Hansen Road/Joe O’Connell Drive intersection, extending the Bus Hub and adding traffic signals at the entry and exit. There will be new bus stops, cycle lanes, and shared use paths. A roundabout is also being built at the SH6 and Howards Drive intersection.
The works form part of the NZ Government's NZ Upgrade Program.
Key Dates
| Nov 2024 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Mar 2029 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| NZ Government | |
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Funded through the NZ Upgrade Program. |
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Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency |
| Successful Tenderer: | Downer New Zealand Fulton Hogan WSP Beca |
| Procurement note: | The works are being delivered through a partnership between NZTA, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Downer New Zealand, Fulton Hogan, WSP, and Beca. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Apr 2024 | The NZ Government announced that an Alliance of Beca, WSP, Downer New Zealand and Fulton Hogan would deliver the works in an Alliance with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Queenstown Lakes District Council. The government also announced that early works had commenced, with major works expected to commence later in 2024. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Alliance |
Location
New Zealand |
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