The New Zealand Transport Authority has proposed a 10-kilometre extension to State Highway One (SH1) north of Chirstchurch, including a six-kilometre bypass of Woodend.
The full scope of the project includes:
- an upgraded four-lane motorway between SH71 and Pineacres.
- a four-lane bypass of Woodend Town Centre
- a grade separated interchange (overpass) at the Williams Street intersection with SH1
- access to the local road networks
- overbridges at Woodend Beach Road and Gladstone Road to maintain these local connections
- widening of the existing bridge over the Kaiapoi River, and
- removal of the existing Cam River bridge and construction of three new bridges.
Key Dates
| Jun 2025 | Expected Early Works Package Commencement |
| Dec 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2030 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| NZ Government | |
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The Government Policy Statement on land transport, outlines an expectation for NZTA to consider tolling to support the construction and maintenance of all new roads. The NZTA Board also approved $68.1 million in initial funding to complete detailed design work and advance an early works package
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Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi |
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PROJECT HISTORY
| Feb 2013 | The NZ Transport Agency confirmed a route had been secured for a future bypass route. |
| Jul 2024 | The Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass was prioritised for delivery as one of the Government’s Roads of National Significance. |
| Nov 2024 | NZTA Board approved $68.1 million in initial funding to complete detailed design work and advance an early works package. |
| Mar 2025 | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has awarded Aurecon and Tonkin + Taylor a contract to undertake detailed design and consenting work. |
| May 2025 | Geotechnical investigations commenced on the project. |
| Aug 2025 | The New Zealand Government commenced consultation on a proposed tolling structure for the project. The proposed system would see two tolling points each charging NZ$1.25 per passing light vehicle and NZ$2.50 for heavy vehicles. |
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
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