A new bridge will be constructed over State Highway 1 at Rolleston to connect the township with surrounding business and industrial areas. The project will also improve safety and travel reliability along a key section of the Canterbury transport network.
The scope of the project includes:
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a new, two-lane roundabout at the SH1 and Dunns Crossing/Walkers Road intersection with a pedestrian and cycling underpass
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a new bridge over SH1 linking Rolleston township and the industrial precinct between Rolleston Drive North and Jones Road
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removal of the two existing signalised intersections at Hoskyns Road and Rolleston Drive North
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extension of the southbound motorway lanes to just south of the new bridge
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a southbound service lane and off-ramp to Rolleston town centre and adjacent businesses
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left-in left-out treatments at Rolleston Drive South, Brookside Road and Tennyson Street intersections
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upgrades to the Hoskyns Road rail level crossing
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improvements at the Weedons Road interchange
Key Dates
| Apr 2021 | Project Announcement |
| Jul 2025 | RFT Open |
| Sep 2025 | Contract Award - Stage One |
| Oct 2025 | Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| NZ Government | |
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The project is fully funded by the New Zealand Government through Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency as part of the Roads of Regional Significance program. The estimated cost is NZD $180-200 million, including contingencies. |
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Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency |
| Successful Tenderer: | Stage One - Fulton Hogan |
| Procurement note: | The project is being procured across two stages. Stage One comprises includes delivery of a pedestrian and cycle subway, realignment and widening of SH1, replacing existing rail level crossings, and efficiency improvements at the Weedons interchange. Stage Two comprises delivery of a bridge over SH1 at Rolleston Drive North and key highway and intersection improvements. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Apr 2021 | Project design and planning commenced under Waka Kotahi as part of the Roads of Regional Significance program. |
| Jul 2025 | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency issued a Request for Tender for the Stage One physical works contract, covering construction of a new roundabout, road realignment, interchange efficiency improvements, and rail crossing upgrades. |
| Sep 2025 | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency awarded the contract for Stage One main works to Fulton Hogan. |
| Oct 2025 | Main works construction commenced on Stage One. Stage Two is expected to commence construction in late 2026. |
