We're working alongside Orion to make essential traffic signal upgrades at two intersections on Milton Street.
We've been coordinating with Orion, Waitaha Canterbury's lines company, while they're working on Milton Street(external link).
Orion has been working in the area since late April this year, installing a new underground 66kV power cable that will run between the Milton Substation and the Halswell Substation on Sparks Road. This work is adding strength and resilience to our electricity network.
We identified an opportunity to make essential upgrades at two intersections on Milton Street during this time. We've been working alongside the Orion team to make the most of the traffic management in the area, and to reduce disruption to the people who live in or travel through this area.
Our work has wrapped up at this intersection.
As well as upgrading the traffic signals, we've introduced pedestrian protection at the intersection – red arrow displays to hold back turning traffic while pedestrians are using the crossings. This will help to improve safety for tamariki-children travelling to and from Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School.
From Monday 14 July to Monday 28 July 2025:
See our start work notice(external link) for the Council component of this work and Orion NZ's notice(external link) for additional information.
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