Announced as part of the New Zealand Upgrade Wellington package, the Melling Interchange project will make several improvements to the Melling Link Bridge intersection with State Highway Two on the northern bank of the Hutt River. The Melling Interchange project is part of the broader RiverLink programme which focuses on transport improvements, urban development and flood protection.
The project will include:
- A new overbridge and river bridge connecting Queens Drive
- new Melling Bridge
- relocation of Melling Railway Station, and
- new park and ride
The relocated train station will align with the active transport bridge delivered as part of the RiverLink programme.
Key Dates
| Jan 2020 | Project Announcement |
| Dec 2022 | Expected Contract Award |
| 2023 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2027 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| NZ Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jan 2020 | The project was announced as part of the New Zealand Upgrade - Wellington Package |
| Jun 2021 | Following a re-evaluation of the New Zealand Upgrade Program, the project cost increased from NZ$258 million to NZ$420 million. Key procurement and construction timelines were also delayed by a year. The project will now be completed by 2027 instead of 2026. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2021)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New Zealand |
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