Traffic congestion had been a "long-standing problem'' for Queenstown. Photo: Getty ImagesThe long-mooted arterial route for Queenstown has been given the green light for a fast-tracked consent by the Government. Environment Minister David Parker said traffic congestion had been a "long-standing problem'' for Queenstown. The arterial route will be built in three stages and ultimately linking Melbourne St to the Queenstown-Glenorchy Rd intersection. The arterial route will be built in three stages.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 16, 2021 04:52 UTC