The work which aims to address the issues with the previous resurfacing work on Halswell Junction Rd will begin at the end of the month.
The issues included vibrations experienced by residents as a result of the recent resurfacing works and traffic noise caused by the larger size of the chip used for last year’s pre-seal repairs.
Christchurch City Council manager city streets maintenance Steve Guy said the programme of work is the final phase of maintenance resurfacing, as well as remedial work on recently completed sections to create a more level and smoother surface.
"We’ve scheduled this remedial work to occur at the same time as the final phase of the work to help minimise the period of disruption to residents and road users,” said Guy.
"Both programmes of work will take place between 27 March and 9 April, Monday to Saturday, with traffic able to flow as usual before 9am and then restricted to one-way northbound only from 9am to 7pm."
Guy said the road has not held up in several areas following the resurfacing works completed in early 2025, which has resulted in bumps and slumping.
"We accept this has been very unpleasant for residents," Guy said.
"We’re committed to delivering a surface that meets our quality standards and - with the use of asphalt rather than chipseal - is as smooth as possible.
"This will eliminate the road surface as a contributing factor to any pre-existing vibrations," Guy says.
The final phase of work will see a waterproof seal applied at the Wigram Rd and Whincops Rd roundabout and the Hamill Rd and Alvaston Drive roundabout to improve durability and reduce the risk of potholes.
Work will progress north along Halswell Junction Rd in stages from south of Nicholls Rd to the Southern Motorway. Detours will be in place for southbound traffic.
"We understand this work is disruptive for residents and traffic, and we appreciate everyone’s continued patience as we get this resurfacing work completed," Guy says.
He said the maintenance resurfacing on Halswell Junction Rd is a separate project to the Halswell Junction Rd extension, which is located north of the motorway and is expected to open in mid-2025.
- More information on the Halswell Junction Rd resurfacing work can be found here.
