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
| Apr 2024 | 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
| Nov 2020 | A partnership was established between Queenstown Lakes District Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, along with four design and construction companies; Beca, WSP, Downer New Zealand and Fulton Hogan to deliver a number of cornerstone projects for Queenstown including the Queenstown Upgrade Package. |
| Apr 2024 | The New Zealand Government announced the commencement of construction on the project. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Road
Procurement approach
Alliance |
Location
New Zealand |
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