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Preferred interchange option - a diamond interchange connecting with Queens Drive

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Melling transport review complete

In August we told you we were taking a fresh look at the Melling transport improvements project - the NZ Transport Agency's component of the RiverLink partnership. This was to ensure the Melling transport improvements project met the new priorties set out in the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport (GPS). 

The re-evaluation is now complete and it has confirmed the project meets those strategic priorities. Our next step will be to complete the detailed business case (DBC) for the project, before seeking funding for further design and consent. 

A preferred interchange option has also been selected from the shortlist shared with the community in 2018. The preferred interchange option is a Diamond Interchange Connecting with Queens Drive.

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About the preferred interchange option

Our preferred option replaces the existing Melling intersection and bridge with a new bridge and grade separated interchange, connecting directly to Queens Drive. Local examples of grade separated interchanges are the Dowse Drive and Haywards interchanges, although these examples have roundabouts where the Melling interchange has traffic lights.

The Diamond Interchange Connecting with Queens Drive option received the most support from the community during the public engagement in 2018. It was also the option preferred by RiverLink project partners as it has the greatest fit with flood protection measures and provides the best connection to a more compact city centre. 

Further information on the preferred interchange option selection process, including the 2018 community consultation report, will soon be available on our website at www.nzta.govt.nz/melling-improvements.

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Next steps

We will now complete the detailed business case for the project, including preliminary design work.

Funding for the next phase, involving further design and consenting, will then be considered against funding availability and nationwide funding priorities. We expect this to be in early 2020. 

Funding for construction of the Melling transport improvements will be considered beyond 2028.

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More information

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For more information on the SH2 Melling intersection improvements project, contact us at melling-improvements@nzta.govt.nz

Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/melling-improvements

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