SH76 Brougham Street upgrade moving to next stage

A major upgrade of State Highway 76 Brougham Street in Christchurch is set to move into its second stage of key roading improvements, as a new pedestrian and cycle bridge prepares to open, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Downer has been appointed to carry out work on Stage Two of the SH76 Brougham Street Upgrade,” Mr Bishop says. “SH76 Brougham Street is one of Christchurch’s busiest streets and serves as the main freight route to the South Island’s largest port at Lyttelton. Congestion and delays have long been an issue, and with several schools and a retirement home close by, there have also been community concerns about safety. “The new pedestrian and cycle bridge is now in place over SH76 Brougham Street, between Collins and Simeon Streets, and will provide safe access for people over this busy road, reducing interactions between motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, and stoppages on SH76 Brougham Street. “The bridge is the centrepiece of Stage One of the SH76 Brougham Street Upgrade and NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) expects to have it completed and open to the public in November this year. Some further landscaping and finishing work near the bridge will close out Stage

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