Articles tagged with Sh6
New $12.6M Walking and Cycling Bridge to Boost Safety on Queenstown SH6
6 hours ago | 43 viewsConstruction will soon begin on a $12.6 million pedestrian and cycling bridge over State Highway 6 in Queenstown to improve safety for school children, cyclists, pedestrians, and tourists. The 50-meter-long bridge, named Pūāhuru by mana whenua, will connect key residential, retail, and trail areas, enhancing local connectivity and supporting Queenstown’s tourism sector. The project, led by the Whakatipu Transport Programme Alliance, is expected to be completed by the end of 2027 and features a slip-resistant, fibre-reinforced polymer deck with an 8-meter clearance over the highway.
Tags: Chris Bishop Joseph Mooney NZ Transport Agency Whakatipu Transport Programme Alliance Kā Huanui a Tāhuna Queenstown SH6 Pūāhuru Kāi Tahu Queenstown Trails Trust$5M Upgrade Enhances Resilience of SH6 Gates of Haast Bridge in South Island
5 months ago | 452 viewsThe Government is investing $5 million in critical resilience improvements to State Highway 6 around the Gates of Haast, including installing a micro pile wall and upgrading existing protections to guard against river erosion and landslides. The project, led by Moore Construction, aims to secure a vital tourism and transport link between Haast and Wanaka and is expected to be completed in five months. This initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to enhancing the reliability of state highways to support local communities, tourism, and freight operations on the West Coast.
Tags: James Meager South Island State Highway 6 Gates of Haast Haast River Moore Construction West Coast SH6 Epitaph Slip tourism government investmentGovernment Advances $7M SH6 Epitaph Landslide Resilience Project in South Island
5 months ago | 545 viewsThe Government is advancing a series of roading resilience projects in the South Island, including the SH6 Epitaph Landslide Resilience Improvements, to safeguard key freight and tourism corridors from natural hazards like landslides and flooding. The SH6 Epitaph project involves realigning the road inland, removing unstable materials, and constructing a haul road, with $7 million approved for detailed design and an estimated construction cost of $102-123 million planned for 2027-30. This initiative is part of a broader programme targeting six high-priority corridors to enhance regional connectivity, economic growth, and community safety through improved infrastructure resilience.
Tags: James Meager Maureen Pugh Helen Lash NZ Transport Agency SH6 Epitaph Slip South Island West Coast Otago Southland NZTA Board