What |
We’ll be working to replace broken pavers between and around the tram tracks. A road closure will be in place at all times during the works. |
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Why |
Due to water getting underneath the pavers, the pavers are damaged and need replacing. |
Where |
Corner of High Street and Poplar Street, Central City. |
When |
6 October 2025 to 19 October 2025. Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Fulton Hogan. Phone 0800 7623 34 (0800 ROAD FH), Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, or email cant.info@fultonhogan.com. |
Details
Christchurch City Council is planning to carry out paving repairs near the corner of High Street and Poplar Street, in the area between and surrounding the tram tracks.
Recent inspections have identified that water has seeped beneath the pavers, causing the surface to deteriorate. A temporary asphalt repair was completed by the Council Maintenance team to ensure safety and accessibility in the short term.
We will now be returning to remove the temporary asphalt and relay the pavers in this section. Works will include breaking out the asphalt and some of the concrete below and laying the new pavers. The new pavers feature an updated herringbone design that will help reduce the risk of future failures.
*The work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, from Monday 6 October to Sunday 19 October 2025. Most work will be carried out from Monday to Friday, but there may be some works at weekends if required.
Traffic Impacts
- During this time there will be a road closure in place at all times for all vehicles at the intersection of High Street and Tuam Street, as shown over the page. There will be no access into and out of High Street from Tuam Street for the duration of the works, including weekends. Please follow the sign-posted detours.
- Entry to High Street from Manchester Street will still be available, and traffic will be able to turn around and exit High Street back onto Manchester Street during the works.
- Cyclists will need to dismount around the road closure.
- Pedestrian access on High Street and Poplar Street will be maintained at all times, which is available for dismounted cyclists.
- The southern loop of the Christchurch Tram route will be temporarily out of operation, with the #7 tram stop temporarily closed. During this time, the tram will stop at stop #8 as the final stop (at the corner of High and Lichfield streets) and then will head back along High Street on the city loop.
Road Closure Map
Other details
- Please remember 30km/h is the maximum speed allowed through the work site. This limit is in place to keep the crews working in the area – and everyone using the road – safe. Depending on the conditions, it could be appropriate to reduce your speed further.
- Please be on the lookout for changes in traffic management and follow the signs.
- There will be increased construction noise and vibration at times, but we will do our best to keep this to a minimum.
- The timing of the work and certain activities will depend on the weather and the condition of the roads. We will provide updates if there are changes to the planned works.
Please advise us via the contact information above if you have any specific property requirements e.g. medical visits, home help, large vehicle deliveries, planned works.
Noise
There may be increased noise, dust and vibrations during work but it shouldn’t impact on your power, water, gas or phone services.
Safety
Safety is our biggest priority so please keep children and pets away from worksites.
Bins
Please put your bins out as usual before 6am on your collection day. Our crew will move and return them if needed.
