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6 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday January 24 2019 News The Star Cranford St traffic plan to cope A new study highlights how traffic will be managed when the $240 million Northern Corridor between Cranford St and Bealey Ave opens next year. Julia Evans reports A CLEARWAY and more traffic lights are the key factors in how 42,000 vehicles streaming into the city will be handled. A major report released this week shows how the huge amount of traffic that flows in and out of Christchurch from North Canterbury will be managed in the future. City council data shows about 21,000 vehicles travelled down Cranford St between Berwick and Westminster Sts on August 30. But the volume is predicted to increase by 30 per cent once the Northern Corridor is finished and Cranford St is widened to four lanes. The New Zealand Transport Agency estimates by 2026 42,000 vehicles will use the new motorway. To cope with the additional traffic, a parking ban during peak hours to create a clearway PROGRESS: Work continues on the Northern Corridor, which is expected to be open by mid-2020 and bring 30 per cent more vehicles to Cranford St. along Cranford St, between Innes Rd and Berwick St, has been proposed. A high-occupancy vehicle lane may be installed on Cranford St to Bealey Ave. Upgrades to the Westminster St/Cranford St and Berwick St/ Cranford St intersections, and installing lights at the Forfar St/ Warrington St and Barbadoes St/Warrington St junctions have been suggested. Meanwhile, installing a set of pedestrian lights outside English Park will be investigated. Traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps or narrower PLANNED UPGRADES BETWEEN CRANFORD ST AND BEALEY AVE •Introducing peak period clearways along Cranford St from Innes Rd to Berwick St. •Upgrading the Westminster St/ Cranford St intersection. •Upgrading the Berwick St/ Cranford St intersection. •Adding traffic lights to the Forfar St/Warrington St and the Barbadoes St/Warrington St intersection. •Introducing reduced speed limit areas on some of the local roads in the area. •Introducing traffic calming measures on Mersey St, Knowles St, Weston Rd, McFaddens Rd, Malvern St and Dee St. •Carrying out an investigation into safe crossing options on Cranford St, including the option of a new mid-block signalised crossing near the English Park car park entrance. roads, would be put in to reduce rat-runners on Mersey St, Knowles St, Weston Rd, McFaddens Rd, Malvern St and Dee St. Kite Day FREE Saturday 26 January 1–4pm New Brighton Beach ccc.govt.nz/summertimes
The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday January 24 2019 7 with congestion Speed limits on roads around Cranford St could drop to 30km/h or 40km/h, especially around St Albans School. But a proposal for sections of Madras, Forfar and Barbadoes Sts, between Warrington St and Bealey Ave, to have a third lane has been put on the back-burner. Instead the plan recommends monitoring the traffic impact after the Northern Corridor opens and investigating options for the streets based on the results. The city council appointed independent traffic expert Shane Turner to prepare the draft • By Julia Evans “IT’S NOT over, but it’s a huge nail in the coffin. It’s the death of a suburb.” Those are the words of Warrington St resident Mark Wilson, who helped organised a 2400-signature petition opposing the major roading changes for the Northern Corridor through St Albans. Mr Wilson said the additions Christchurch Northern Corridor Downstream Mitigation Plan. “The key outcomes that are desired from all the proposed studies and improvements is a network of roads that are safer and healthier even with the increased traffic volumes,” the plan said. It will be implemented over a 10-year period. “The draft management plan also recommends a series of projects that should be undertaken within three years of the CNC opening, as well as some more long-term projects,” city council acting head of would cut the suburb in half and turn St Albans into a thoroughfare for more traffic rather than a community. “They’re putting other people from other areas before St Albans, and that has been supported in this review. But we’re the ones who will be affected,” he said. Mr Wilson said the impact of the increase of traffic in the area would be huge, especially in transport Steffan Thomas said. Three-year projects include more traffic calming measures on Roosevelt Ave, Caledonian Rd, Manchester St, Westminster St and Courtenay St, improvements to access at English, Rugby and St Albans parks, as well as shops in the area. “We will be presenting his plan to the Papanui-Innes Community Board tomorrow,” Mr Thomas said. If the board approves the draft, it will then be put to the full city council. ‘The death of a suburb’ – resident •From page 1 terms of safety. “Children going to school will have to cross Cranford St at Berwick St and that’s going to be a nightmare.” However, although the third lanes for Barbadoes St and Madras/Forfar Sts had been left out to be monitored, Mr Wilson said it didn’t soften the blow. “Basically everything we thought would happen has happened.” in brief Driving instructor gets red zone lease A lease has been granted for a driving school to operate in the red zone. Community organisation Te Runanga O Nga Maata Waka has asked for access to part of the red zone until September 2023. The area to be used includes Horseshoe Lake, Kinsgford St through to Queensbury St, behind the road barriers. Land Information New Zealand, which manages the area, approved the lease. Hagley Outpatients building gone Over the past two months the old Hagley Outpatients Burnout gets police attention It has been reported the three teenagers had regularly stolen cars throughout the city in recent months. The car involved in the crash was first seen speeding in the central city at 11.13pm on Sunday, reaching speeds in excess of 130km/h and running red lights on Moorhouse Ave. Meanwhile, police are appealing for the driver of a red vehicle Blenheim Rd at 11.13pm on the night of the crash to come forward. building on Riccarton Ave was deconstructed and has now been trucked away. The single-storey section has been relocated to create an extension to the Rangiora Health Hub. Death on Majestic Princess cruise ship A male passenger died on board the Majestic Princess cruise ship in Akaroa on Sunday. Police said the 68-year-old from the United States suffered a “medical event” while eating breakfast at 6.30am. Sergeant Phil Bayne said the death has been referred to the coroner. The man’s family in the US have been notified. •Phone Detective Sergeant Brad Grainger 363 7400. Do you have doubts your earthquake repairs have been done properly? Don’t leave it until it’s too late. Sign up with us for a free foundation report. Claims Resolution Service Ltd Ph: 03 377 8855 | 130 Ferry Road, Christchurch E: reception@earthquakeservices.co.nz | W: www.earthquakeservices.co.nz NO WIN NO FEE
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