Lincoln Road / Spencer Street - road closure

What

Closure of the Spencer Street / Lincoln Road intersection to allow for the installation of new bus lanes and a watermain.

Why

To safely install a new watermain, new footpath and kerb and channel and to complete an intersection upgrade.

Where

Spencer Street at the Lincoln Road intersection, Addington, Christchurch.

When

21 August 2022 to 23 September 2022. Night work will be required at times to connect the new watermain. Spencer Street will be closed at the Lincoln Road intersection. This will be in place 24 hours a day for the duration of the work (weather/site condition dependent).

Contact

The contractor is Isaac Construction. Phone Peter Chum on 0272366279 or 03 359 9145, Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm or email Lincolnroad2022@isaac.co.nz.

Details

  • Updates will be provided for any night works being planned.

For additional information about the Lincoln Road bus lanes project, sign up to receive eNewsletters or find out more at ccc.govt.nz/lincolnroad.

You can also visit isaac.co.nz ‘ongoing projects’ for more specific details about day-to-day operations and to contact the contractor or report any issues. 

Impacts on traffic 

  • Temporary traffic management will be in place along the work area with Lincoln Road open to two-way traffic during this work.
  • Where road closures will be in place, detour signage will be in installed to direct road users.  
  • Temporary bus stops will be installed where existing stops may be affected. Signage will indicate where the bus stop has moved to. Please allow extra time. 
  • Cyclists will be merged with the traffic lanes. Please drive with care.  An alternate route to avoid Lincoln Road is available via the Little River Link. 
  • Speed will be reduced to 30km/h through the work area. 
  • Pedestrian access to footpaths will be maintained at all times with detours in place from time to time. Please follow signage.

Impacts of work 

  • There will be increased noise, dust, and vibration from the use of machinery for activities such as saw cutting, hydro excavation, and plate compaction. 
  • If the work requires a water shut-down a further notice will be provided with dates and times. Please note that all planned shut-down will only be carried out at night. 
  • On-street parking will be affected where we are working.  
  • We will keep work areas small where possible and road cones will indicate where parking will not be available.  
  • Property access will be maintained where possible. We will work with businesses and residents during the work. Please let us know if you have any specific property access needs e.g. medical visits, home help, large vehicle deliveries or planned works. 

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