20 January 2005
Alternative routes advised as improvements begin at intersection
People are advised to start considering alternative routes to the Straven-Clarence-Riccarton roads intersection from
Monday, when improvement work will begin at the site to provide double and turning lanes for greater traffic capacity.
Work starts on Monday, 24 January, with the demolition of the former Kutwell Fabrics building at the corner of Riccarton
and Clarence roads to allow for the widening of Clarence Road.
Council Contracts Engineer Kevin Burgess says the outcome would be improved and safer traffic flow at one of the city’s
busiest intersections. For now, however, it was best that people avoided the intersection where traffic flow would be
reduced to one lane during various stages.
The road works, which also includes widening the Straven and Riccarton road approaches, is scheduled to take about 14
weeks - weather permitting – with a completion date of 30 April.
The works will cause delays, so the Council advises that roadusers begin considering alternative routes, Mr Burgess
says.
Property owners, businesses and residents in the area had been informed with start-work notices and delivered to those
most affected.
ENDS