The Rolleston flyover proposal creates new safety concerns, disadvantages businesses and does not support growth and prosperity, says Selwyn District Council. Broughton said while the district council is grateful Waka Kotahi had adopted the flyover concept, which was originally conceived by the district council, he recommended it consult again and come up with new flyover options. Credit: NZTAAmong the concerns raised were the closure of intersections at State Highway 1/Hoskyns Rd and State Highway 1/Rolleston Drive North. These had become more important to Rolleston and its economy, and State Highway 1 traffic needs to be able to access the industrial area and the town. Additionally, the district council did not support diverting north-bound State Highway 1 motorists accessing Rolleston through the Dunns Crossing Rd intersection.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 08, 2021 20:26 UTC