We’re installing peak hour bus lanes along both sides of Lincoln Road, between Moorhouse Avenue and Whiteleigh Avenue. We’ll also be making other changes to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

The work will include:

• A new pedestrian crossing will be installed by Addington Village, allowing people to cross the road safely
• Installing new bus stops and shelters
• Upgrading the Barrington/Whiteleigh Avenue intersection
• Installing new parking bays
• Replacing footpaths and water mains
• Improving street lighting
• Stormwater and drainage work
• Moving kerb and channel and road resurfacing
• The speed limit on Lincoln Road, between Moorhouse Avenue and Whiteleigh Avenue, will be reduced to 30kmh

Work is due to start on Monday 2 May 2022 and is expected to be completed in November 2022

The southwest of Christchurch is growing fast, with 35,000 people expected to move into the area over the next 30 years.

This growth puts pressure on our travel network, so we need to prepare and plan for a better ways for people to travel to and from the central city.

The peak hour bus lanes will create more reliable journey times to get everyone where they want to go on time and to improve safety for all road users.

We’re also replacing ageing watermains along Lincoln Road to create a more reliable network.

• Lincoln Road between Moorhouse Avenue and Whiteleigh Avenue – road works
• Moorhouse Avenue between Selwyn Street and Lincoln Road – road works
• The intersection of Barrington Street and Whiteleigh Avenue – road works
• Lincoln Road and Hazeldean Road – watermains

For the majority of the time we will be ensuring two-way traffic flow remains during the project. However there may be times during off-peak periods when traffic may be reduced to one lane.

Due to the reduction in lane width through the work area, cyclists will need to share the lane with vehicles. We encourage cyclists to use the Little River Major Cycleway, which is 440 metres longer than using Lincoln Road and is a safer route for cyclists as it is an off-road cycle path.

There will be provision for cyclists to share the bus lane.

On-street parking within the work area will be affected, and road cones will indicate where parking will not be available. We will be keeping the work area as small as practical to minimise disruption to parking.

Access will be maintained at all times where practical. We will let residents and businesses know if we need to restrict access.

We will work with businesses and residents to ensure deliveries can still be made.

Variability of 11-12 mins check consultation document or board report to clarify times.

This is a Council project. Isaac Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor on the bus lane and watermain works.

Due to the current Omicron outbreak, we are holding an online information session for people wanting to find out more about the project. This will be held on Tuesday 26 April 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30pm. You can register online by emailing engagement@ccc.govt.nz. A link to register for the webinar will be sent back which needs to be filled out to join. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in the registration as well as in the webinar. Please let us know by 5pm, Monday 18 April if you would like to attend. Cannot make this time? More information about the project, including questions and answers are available online. These will be updated following the online information session. You can view these here.
You are also welcome to phone to talk to us directly about the project on 03 941 8999.

There’s a number of ways you can keep informed. You can sign up to a regular e-newsletter here or check our website ccc.govt.nz/lincolnroad for updates. If you live in the area, we’ll also deliver works notices and door-knock businesses and residents before work starts.

We expect the works will be finished in November 2022.

Usual construction noise is to be expected during the work. There will some noise coming from trucks, heavy machinery and workers along the road to as we dig up the road and install the water pipeline and upgrade the road and surrounding Addington village area.

At times parking will be temporarily removed along Lincoln Road and cones will indicate areas where parking will not be available. Side street parking will be available.

You’ll be able to catch the bus as normal. The bus stops will be temporarily relocated throughout the project to enable new ones to be constructed. There will be clear signs showing where the temporary bus stops are located. Where it is not possible for us to put in a temporary bus stop, passengers will be asked to use the next stop. We ask passengers to allow extra time.

Work has been undertaken with the contractor to establish a process for this possibility and we have plans in place for disestablishment of the site if required.

The watermain pipes under this road have reached the end of their life and need to be replaced.

The bus lanes and safety improvements are an important part of our delivery programme.

We will be working closely with businesses in the work area to ensure business needs are met. Ongoing communication on progress will be provided on upcoming works. The contractor also has a dedicated communications manager to proactively work with businesses on any issues that may arise.

Works may be undertaken during long weekends. The extent of the works undertaken during these periods will be notified as part of any project updates. When work is not underway, the work area will be made safe and temporary traffic management reduced where possible.

• Queen’s Birthday – Monday 6 June 2022
• Matariki – Friday 24 June 2022
• Labour Day – Monday 24 October 2022

It is not Council policy to provide a rebate. The Council will ensure the contractor allows for access and signage to your business.

The Council chose Isaac Construction to lead the Lincoln Road Bus Lane and Watermain upgrade project as they have extensive experience in a number of similar projects around Christchurch.

Isaac Construction Ltd also won the tender in a competitive tender process.

We understand that parts of these works will be disruptive to local businesses and will be taking steps to make things as easy as possible.

We have appointed Peter Chum to liaise with businesses and enable them to work and operate as normal.

The work will be carried out in stages to balance the impacts to road users, businesses and residents.

We anticipate starting with the installation of the new watermain at Hazeldean Road together with new kerb and channel on the south side of Lincoln Road.

We will use open trenching to install the new watermain. This involves digging a trench in the road to access the existing wastewater pipes. This can be up to two metres deep and usually around 1.5 metres wide. Once we reach the pipes, we remove them and replace them with new pipes.

We’re planning to start these works on multiple areas throughout Lincoln Road.

Yes, side roads will be closed as works progress and suitable detours will be in place.