Speed changes for one of the most notorious roads in Canterbury

New permanent speed limits from SH1 Waikuku to Lineside Road will come into effect from Tuesday, 15 December 2020.

Between August and September 2019, NZTA consulted the local community and road user groups on safe and appropriate speed limits in an effort to save lives and reduce the number of serious crashes on this stretch of SH1.

This route is one of the most notorious roads in Canterbury.

In the ten years from 2009 to 2018, six people were killed and 33 were seriously injured in crashes on the road.

NZTA’s Jim Harland said this route is key to accessing Christchurch and lowering speed limits is the most immediate and effective action we can take to help prevent deaths and serious injuries.”

There are no speed limit changes from 220m south of Cam River bridge to the Lineside Road interchange as construction of a median barrier on this section and further south to Tram Road is to come.

Taking into consideration this upcoming project, a revised technical assessment of this section supports 100km/h as a safe and appropriate speed for the road.

These permanent speed limit changes follow engagement with the Police, the AA, other road industry organisations, and consultation with the public.

• More information on the permanent speed limits and our consultation summary, including the submissions can be found at:
  www.nzta.govt.nz/sh1-waikuku-to-lineside-road