Cycleway, improved roading allocated $231m on State Highway 1

Monday, 24 July 2017

A Government investment of $231 million will create a new cycleway along State Highway 1 north of Kaikoura.

A 60-kilometre section of the quake-hit highway is set to receive a new separated cycleway, wider shoulders and additional safety barriers under the funding.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced the funding on Monday and said the features would make the road better than before.

'A new separated cycleway and walkway between Okiwi Bay and Mangamaunu will provide a safer and more enjoyable way for people to experience this section of the iconic coastline on foot or by bike,' he said.

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'These improvements will provide for great journeys and enhance visitor experiences to support increased tourism and economic growth in the region.'

The funding, which would improve the highway between Clarence and Oaro, was in addition to the $812 million reinstatement package announced in Budget 2017.

The highway and Main North Rail Line remained on track to open before the end of the year, Bridges said.