Major Cycleway - Northern Line Route (Section 1) Railway Crossings

Puari ki Pū-harakeke-nui Northern Line cycleway connects Belfast, Northwood and other northern suburbs to Riccarton and Hagley Park with an off-road route that runs alongside the Northern Line railway corridor.

This is a $15.1M transport project in Riccarton, Christchurch, currently in progress.

Puari ki Pū-harakeke-nui Northern Line cycleway connects Belfast, Northwood and other northern suburbs to Riccarton and Hagley Park with an off-road route that runs alongside the Northern Line railway corridor. The 7.5 km shared pathway was opened in August 2024. This project is to complete the necessary railway crossing upgrades at Harewood Road, Langdons Road, and Sawyers Arms Road. The project is in partnership with KiwiRail and dependant on the availability of KiwiRail track and signalling construction resource.

Why This Project Matters

Transport infrastructure keeps Christchurch moving and safe. This $15.1M investment is part of the council's programme to maintain and improve roads, paths, and public spaces for Riccarton residents.

Latest Update

Project is currently underway. Progress is reported through the CCC capital programme tracker.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$15.1M
CategoryTransport
WardRiccarton
StatusIn Progress

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.

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