The council s acting head of transport, Lynette Ellis, said the most disruptive work would be done at the end of November or start of December. “There will be work such as installing traffic light poles, adding street furniture and planting that will continue after that,” she said. Ellis said the upgrade would create a more attractive area for people, safer spaces for pedestrians, and an improved tram journey. The controversial High and Tuam streets intersection, with 20 traffic lights, will be simplified to have just six lights.
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The Christchurch City Council has released plans for a High St revamp that will extend the tram line. (Video first published May 19, 2019)