A new pick-up and drop-off area on Oxford Terrace between Christchurch Hospital and the new Outpatients buildings will open on Wednesday.
Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive John Bridgman says the road layout on the section of Oxford Terrace by Christchurch Hospital has been changed to cater for the new Outpatients facility and the wider Health Precinct.
“Every day around 800 people visit the outpatients facility, along with 300 staff. To keep vehicles moving safely and efficiently through the area, traffic will flow one-way, entering near Riccarton Avenue, and exiting via Antigua Street.
“Short-term and dedicated mobility parking will be available on either side of the road for pick-up and drop-offs,’’ Mr Bridgman says.
To get between the hospital and the Outpatients building there is an 11-metre wide pedestrian crossing.
For people walking and cycling through this 117-metre long section of Oxford Terrace there is a 4.8 metre shared path on the west side of the street, adjacent to the hospital, and dedicated pedestrian footpaths on both sides of the street.
“I would like to thank everyone for their patience while this work was carried out and encourage people heading into this new area for the first time to be mindful of other users,’’ Mr Bridgman says.
With the City Promenade completed last month and this section of Oxford Terrace about to open, the bulk of Ōtākaro’s roading projects are now complete.
“We have two bus shelters to construct, underground services to upgrade and new surface to lay on a short section of Tuam Street as part of the Health Precinct and this will be done when the land becomes available,’’ Mr Bridgman says.