Melling transport improvements – building safer journeys
Half a million people call the Wellington region home, and while more than 30% of all journeys to work are by public transport and walking and cycling, there’s increasing demand on the two corridors – State Highway 1 and State Highway 2 – that funnel everyone into the capital.
The New Zealand Upgrade Programme Wellington package includes improvements to commuter rail links to the Wairarapa and up the Kāpiti Coast to Palmerston North, and also at Melling (Lower Hutt) as part of a wider package of transport improvements for greater access and better resilience.
A good chunk of the RiverLink budget (up to $420 million – including contingencies) is funded by the Government’s New Zealand Upgrade Programme. The upgrade programme investment, as part of our RiverLink programme, will go towards:
• building a new safer grade, separated diamond interchange at Melling
• a new Melling bridge over Te Awa Kairangi – with walking and cycling facilities
• the relocation of Melling train station, and
• local road and State Highway 2 realignments.
For more about the Wellington package and Melling transport improvements view here.
Transport improvements at Melling will provide for a safer more resilient and accessible transport system in Lower Hutt, as well as supporting flood protection and revitalisation of the area.
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