The opening of New Zealand’s newest motorway has been postponed due to bad weather. Christchurch’s long-awaited $290 million Northern Corridor was due to be unveiled on Monday, but heavy rain and cold temperatures forced it to be delayed. It is now hoped the 10-kilometre-long motorway will open on Tuesday or Wednesday, if the temperature is above 15 degrees Celsius. READ MORE:* The long road to Christchurch's newest motorway* Call for 'revolutionary' ideas to reduce traffic on new Christchurch motorway* Christchurch's newest motorway to open on Monday“In fine weather the cars push the chips into the bitumen, which is what we want them to do,” she said. The motorway will initially be restricted to one lane before all four lanes open in mid-December.

Source: Stuff November 29, 2020 23:15 UTC