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Mike Yardley: Christchurch finally gets it s last new Road of National Significance
The motorway has been built at a cost of $290 million. Photo / Supplied
Mike Yardley: Christchurch finally gets it s last new Road of National Significance Thu, 17 Dec 2020, 4:24PM
It’s been long time coming, but Greater Christchurch takes full possession of a very welcome Christmas present this morning. Yes, the Christchurch Northern Corridor, the CNC, is finally and fully open. Am I excited or what?
To put this in an Auckland context, this magnificent new ribbon of motorway is a bit like adding another harbour crossing.
The recently completed Western Corridor and the expanded Southern Motorway - two other Roads of National Significance - have dramatically enhanced journey times, particularly for commuters and cargo.
The Christchurch Northern Corridor during construction in July 2020.
Photo: Supplied / NZTA
After four years in the making, the $290 million Northern Corridor motorway is officially useable to drivers, cyclists and walkers on the shared path.
Drivers should take care getting used to the new route, Transport Agency director of regional relationships Jim Harland said.
The Northern Corridor connects central Christchurch to State Highway 1 and the Waimakariri District.
The permanent speed limit on the Christchurch Northern Corridor will be 100km/h between the Waimakariri River and QEII Drive.
It will reduce to 80km/h at the interchange with QEII Drive. The speed limit on QEII Drive will remain 80km/h.
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