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Western Belfast Bypass

The Western Belfast Bypass (WBB) is a new four-lane, median separated road bypassing Belfast and running from the existing Northern Motorway to join Johns Road south of the entrance to The Groynes.

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Belfast area looking south towards the proposed Western Belfast Bypass alignment (indicative).

Belfast area looking south towards the proposed Western Belfast Bypass alignment (indicative)

Canterbury

  • Part of

    Christchurch Western Corridor

  • Location

    Western Corridor (SH1 from the Northern Motorway, Belfast to The Groynes, Johns Road)

  • Project type

    Roads of national significance

  • Project status

    Design

  • Project contact

    Geoff Griffiths

  • Estimated cost

    $20 million to $100 million

  • Project website

    /projects/western-belfast-bypass/index.html

Project purpose

The Western Belfast Bypass (WBB) is part of the Western Corriodor and a roads of national significance projectWhen completed, it will improvement access from the north of Christchurch to the Christchurch International Airport and the industrial area at Hornby.

For more information on this project please visit the WBB project website

Benefits

  • Reduced congestion with shorter travelling times from the north of Christchurch to the Christchurch International Airport and the industrial area at Hornby.
  • An estimated 17,000 fewer vehicles per day on Main North Road will improve the safety and quality of life for Belfast residents enabling Belfast to become a vibrant growing community.

Features

  • A safer road, with a raised median and no access to adjoining properties.
  • Lighting will be designed to minimise glare while meeting safety requirements.
  • Landscaping will reduce the impact of the road on its surroundings.

The NZTA is working with the Christchurch City Council to ensure the bypass supports the Council's development plans for The Groynes.