In the first alliance of its size in the South Island, Fulton Hogan teamed up with the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Christchurch City Council, Aurecon and Jacobs to deliver the Christchurch Northern Corridor project.

The project will involved the construction of a new four-lane motorway from just south of the Waimakariri River to connect with Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Drive and Cranford Street, bypassing Redwood and Belfast. The Waimakariri Bridge was widened with an additional north and southbound lane as well as a clip-on cycleway.

A section of QEII Drive and Cranford Street was also be upgraded to four lanes and off-road cycle and pedestrian facilities established.

The four-year major construction project aimed to reduce traffic congestion along Main North Road and improve public transport, cycling and walking options. It was part of the Government’s national Roads of Significance programme, aimed making it easier and safer to travel throughout New Zealand.