Works starts on $144m Ashburton River bridge

'Game changer': Work on long-awaited second Ashburton River bridge begins

The almost $150 million bridge will include two traffic lanes, cycle lanes, and a shared path.

Works starts on $144m Ashburton River bridge

The construction of Ashburton’s $144m second bridge officially starts on Friday and is expected to be completed by the end of next year.

Construction begins on long-awaited second Ashburton bridge

Image – ashburtondc.govt.nz. Construction has officially started on the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving transport connections and resilience in Mid Canterbury. Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager announced work is now underway on the new crossing over the Ashburton/Hakatere River. The project, being delivered by the New Zealand Transport Agency in partners…

Work on Second Ashburton bridge underway

Construction of the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge has begun, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager have announced. “A second crossing over the Ashburton River is going to be a game changer for residents moving around and through the Mid Canterbury town. It will also be important for economic growth as traffic volumes ease for commuters, tourists and freight operators on the existing crossing via State High…