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The Prestons Road bridge over the CNC has opened today. Traffic remains eastbound only, with the diversion still in place for westbound traffic.

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Brief updates on Alert Level 2:
Public transport: Metro Canterbury advise that all services will operate on Wednesday 12 August, with capacity restrictions introduced from Thursday 13 August (source: Metro Canterbury Facebook).
Council: the Christchurch City Council advises that public facilities will remain open under Level 2 with some changes to manage numbers (see the Newsline article).
Shopping: Northlands Shopping Centre is open (see previous Think Papanui post).

Council facilities remain open under Alert Level 2

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Shops, schools, and businesses will continue to operate in Christchurch as we move to Alert Level 2 (talk to your employer if you have questions about your own situation). The NZ Government’s advice on masks at Alert Level 2 is “you should wear masks in situations where physical distancing is not possible, like on public transport or in shops.” (link https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/masks/) Northlands Shopping Centre has confirmed in the post below that they will be open, with further updates on safety measures to follow:

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The Main North Rd / Langdons Rd / Mary St intersection is being impacted this morning by the bus priority construction work, with no access to/from Mary St and delays expected.

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It’s good to see that Papanui local (and former chair of the Shirley-Papanui Community Board) Yvonne Palmer is recovering from illness. Earlier this month she received the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to seniors and the community, and she is vowing to continue her community work. Click through to read more:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/…/christchurch-community-campaigner…

Christchurch community campaigner on the road to recovery after near-fatal illness

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The Papanui/Redwood area is set to benefit from today’s announcement of infrastructure work as part of the COVID-19 recovery. The missing sections of the Northern Line cycleway have been a particular concern for the Community Board, which has highlighted safety issues with the crossing at Harewood Rd and also the missing section along the railway line between Tuckers & Sturrocks Roads – hopefully there’ll be agreement from KiwiRail to allow the work to progress. The Nor’West Arc is set to connect Papanui to the University. Click through to read more:

Christchurch cycleways win ‘shovel-ready’ funding

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Is anyone from the Styx Mill Reserve area missing a couple of rabbits? See this post.

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If you’re heading towards Papanui/Redwood on QEII Drive this afternoon, take care and watch out for this breakdown just past the Innes Rd roundabout. Follow Transport for Christchurch for updates.

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Old meets new: Think Papanui was on hand today for a special event at the Prestons Road bridge over the Christchurch Northern Corridor – two vintage cars became the first private vehicles to cross the bridge. Check out the view! The bridge is expected to open to westbound traffic this coming week once sealing work is complete.

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Consultation outcome: following community consultation in November/December last year, the Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board has approved the revamp of the Bishopdale skate park. A number of changes were made to the design as a result of feedback from the public, and construction is expected to commence in February 2021. Click through for more information: https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/…/skate-park-upgrade-on-a-roll…

Skate park upgrade on a roll in Bishopdale

A fresh edge will boost Bishopdale Park following the approval of a new-look skate park.

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