Northern Line Cycleway

Major cycleway following the former railway corridor from the central city through Papanui to Belfast.

This is a $20.0M transport project in Papanui-Innes, Christchurch, currently in progress.

Major cycleway following the former railway corridor from the central city through Papanui to Belfast. One of the first major cycleways completed, with extensions continuing.

Why This Project Matters

One of the most popular cycleways in Christchurch. Extensions and connections to other routes are expanding the network.

Latest Update

Core route complete and heavily used. Extension and connection works continuing to link with Wheels to Wings and Nor'West Arc.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$20.0M
CategoryTransport
WardPapanui-Innes
StatusIn Progress

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: CCC Major Cycleways. 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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