Safe speed platform construction on Cranford

Traffic management has been set up on Cranford Street ready for overnight works tonight 16 February, to complete the installation of the safe speed platform at the pedestrian crossing by McFaddens Road.

The road will be closed northbound from around 11pm, with a detour in place. On Monday 17 Feb expect a northbound lane closure while road line marking is done.

Langdons Road water main relocation

For three to five nights from 7pm on Sunday 16 February, Langdons Road will be closed eastbound while contractors relocate a watermain pipe.

The area affected is just east of the railway crossing, eg outside Papanui High School.

Water supply will be maintained to local residents and businesses through most of this work. A water shut-off notice will be delivered to affected properties ahead of livening of the new water main.

Take care if you are in the area, and be alert for a detour and changed traffic conditions.

For more information see the start work notice:
https://ccc.govt.nz/transport/works-3/show/1689

Cranford/McFaddens construction completion scheduled for 16-17 Feb

Completion of the safety improvement works at the Cranford/McFadden instersection is scheduled for this Sunday 16 February and Monday 17 February.

Installation of the safe speed platform and road resurfacing will commence from 6pm on Sunday 16th, with Cranford Street closed northbound overnight. On Monday expect a lane closure while road line marking is done. For the duration of the work there will be no access in or out of McFaddens Road at Cranford Street. If weather is poor the work may be delayed by one day.

Take care if you’re in the area and be alert for changed traffic conditions.

For more information see the works notice at:
https://ccc.govt.nz/transport/works-3/show/1690

Wairakei/Aorangi construction update: 8 Feb 2025

In these pictures work can be seen progressing at the intersection of Wairakei & Aorangi Roads.

The week Wairakei Road reopened in the citybound direction only. Aorangi Road is mostly closed at the intersection, although there’s a left out onto Wairakei Road on the north side of the intersection. Businesses in the area remain open – see the signage in the area for parking options.

Work underway includes: wastewater, stormwater, and water supply replacements and upgrades; construction of the final section of the Nor’West Arc Cycleway; and a street renewal of Aorangi Road.

Take care and watch out for changed traffic conditions if you’re in the area.

Agenda of 13 February Community Board meeting

The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will meet on Thursday 13 February at 4pm in the Papanui boardroom. The agenda includes:

  • Public participation
  • A proposal for the renewal of Slater Street between Shirley Road and Warden Street
  • A funding request from Aratupu Preschool and Whānau Hub
  • and a report on initiatives and issues within the Board area.

The meeting is open for the public to attend and will be livestreamed on the Board’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Click through to read the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/02/PCBCC_20250213_AGN_9134_AT_WEB.htm

Railway crossing upgrade at Sawyers Arms Road

Work to improve safety and access at the rail crossing on Sawyers Arms Road commences on Monday 10 February, and will continue through to mid April 2025.

Upgrades include: a signalised pedestrian crossing, improved pedestrian railway crossing points; and additional flashing lights and bells. Other works will include new ducting and drainage, new kerb and channels, new footpaths and streetscaping. Through most of this work there will be a lane closure and temporary traffic lights to control traffic. For two weeks in early March there will be a full closure of Sawyers Arms Road, with detours in place.

When the Sawyers Arms construction is complete, all three upgraded crossings (Harewood Road, Langdons Road, Sawyers Arms Road) need to be commissioned together due to the integrated signalling design. KiwiRail have indicated they have resource in May to perform the commissioning works and turn on the lights and automatic railway gates at all three crossings.

Take care if you are in the area and watch for changed traffic conditions.

For more information see the works notice:
ccc.govt.nz/transport/works-3/show/1682