The group, which comprises representatives from the Queenstown Lakes District Council, NZ Transport Agency and Otago Regional Council, has been working on a future crossing of the Shotover River which improves access for cyclists and pedestrians and has enough capacity for the future.
A shortlist of options was presented to the community in July.
Feedback indicated most people preferred a new two-lane road bridge and conversion of the existing one-lane Edith Cavell Bridge, as had happened previously with the old Kawarau Falls Bridge.
It would also have less steep gradients than the existing bridge.
The new road alignment would create two new intersections — one maintaining access to Morningstar Beach, where Shotover Jet’s operation is based, and the the other maintaining access to McMillan Rd and Oxenbridge Tunnel Rd.
"Due to funding constraints, it is not likely that the new road bridge would be constructed for at least 10 years," the engagement booklet said.
"However, the new walking and cycling bridge can be implemented earlier, vastly improving the access and safety for these users."
That bridge was pegged for construction about 400m downstream of the Edith Cavell Bridge.
It would be 2.5m wide to allow for side-by-side riding and would be "grade 2" - wide and smooth with some gentle climbs.
A signalled crossing with a raised platform was proposed where the trail crossed with Gorge Rd, near where the former Arthurs Point Tavern was located.
It would provide an off-road option to link to Atley Rd on the other side of the river.
The group wanted feedback on its preferred option by October 19 to complete its business case for the NZTA - that would be used to apply for funding for the next stage, which would be designing the option in detail for construction.
