MEDIA RELEASE
26 July 2017 | SOUTHERN REGION
Consultation begins to improve safety of Kaikoura’s town access
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to have their say on a recommended approach to improve the safety and
accessibility of Kaikoura’s town centre.
“We want to ensure an accessible town centre which can be safely used by everyone,” says Steve Mutton, Transport Agency
Earthquake Recovery Manager.
“The current state highway alignment with its downhill approach and tight curves intersects with three closely spaced
local roads and that poses a safety risk. There is also limited visibility with pedestrians, including school children
and parents, crossing in challenging locations.”
Following a review of possible solutions and engagement with Kaikoura District Council, the Transport Agency is
recommending a state highway deviation, shown on the map below, to improve safety and accessibility. The route uses an
existing designation for ‘State Highway Purposes’ in the Kaikōura District Plan.
“A state highway deviation allows for significantly improved intersections and better walking and cycling
accessibility,” says Steve Mutton.
Consultation will be open until 5pm Friday 25 August, 2017. More information about the recommended approach can be found
at this link and also on the project pages: www.nzta.govt.nz/picton2chch
Following consultation, the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance will develop the
detailed design and deliver the improvement work, taking into account the consultation feedback.
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