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Hutt Road Cycleway upgrade commences
Chris Bishop
National List MP based in Hutt South
Media statement
5 April 2017
Hutt Road Cycleway upgrade commences
National List MP in the Hutt Valley Chris Bishop joined Minister of Transport Simon Bridges this morning to “break the ground” on the Hutt Road Cycleway upgrade.
“The shared path along the Hutt Road into Wellington was installed in 1995. I’ve ridden on it twice in the past couple of years for “Go by Bike” Day and I know it’s the busiest cycling route in the CBD.
“I welcome the upgrade which will provide a wider dedicated cycleway, alongside a separated pedestrian path, with poles and other hazards being removed. The surface along the cycleway will also be smoother and the Kaiwharawhara Stream bridge widened.
“Overall the upgrade will cost $6.5 million and it will increase safety and improve cyclists’ enjoyment of the route.
Two bus stops will be amalgamated to increase efficiency and improve safety. There are also changes and the installation of bus queue lanes at Ngauranga.
“This is just the start of the Wellington region’s refreshed Urban Cycleways Programme projects.
The Government is investing $333 million nationwide for cycleways projects, the biggest investment in cycling in New Zealand’s history.
More information about the Urban Cycleways Programme can be found at: www.nzta.govt.nz/UCP.
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