We're working alongside Orion to make essential traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of Milton Street and Selwyn Street.

We're making essential upgrades in the area

We're coordinating with Orion, Waitaha Canterbury's lines company, while they're working on Milton Street.

Orion has been working in the area since late April this year, installing a new underground 66kV power cable that will run between the Milton Substation and the Halswell Substation on Sparks Road. This work is adding strength and resilience to our electricity network.

We identified an opportunity to make essential upgrades at two intersections on Milton Street during this time. We're working alongside the Orion team to make the most of the traffic management in the area, and to reduce disruption to the people who live in or travel through this area.

Milton Street and Selwyn Street intersection

Work will begin at the intersection of Milton Street and Selwyn Street on Wednesday 28 May 2025:

  • Between Wednesday 28 May and Friday 6 June 2025, a road closure will be in place on Selwyn Street, south of Milton Street. This is for Orion to be able to complete their work at the intersection.
  • The current one-way system on Milton Street between Selwyn Street and Strickland Street will remain in place while this work takes place.
  • Traffic travelling south on Selwyn Street will be able to turn left or right onto Milton Street with temporary traffic lights.
  • Detour routes will be clearly signposted during this closure. 
  • During this time, the Council will install cable ducts across the intersection to allow for the traffic signals to be renewed.

The intersection will then re-open, and we'll be working there until late June.

We'll also be introducing pedestrian protection at the intersection – red arrow displays to hold back turning traffic while pedestrians are using the crossings. This will help to improve safety for tamariki-children travelling to and from Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School.

Please see Orion's project page(external link) for more information about the upcoming road closure. We'll provide a start work notice for the Council component of this work next week, commencing 26 May 2025.

Milton Street, Barrington Street and Frankleigh Street intersection

Work will begin at the intersection of Milton Street, Barrington Street and Frankleigh Street in July 2025.

We'll provide more information about this work closer to the time.