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Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai - Lower Hutt is home to over 110,000 people and its population is rising. Changes need to be made to the transport network to keep up with the Hutt Valley’s urban and economic growth.

The improvements at Melling will deliver a safer, reliable and more accessible transport system in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai - Lower Hutt. This will offer residents and visitors more choice on how they get around. Flood protection work and city centre infrastructure upgrades are also being delivered under the wider Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi programme.

Working together we can create a connected city and a great place to live.


A better road network

State Highway 2 at Melling is very congested during peak periods and at the weekend, for both traffic moving along the state highway, drivers joining and leaving it from Lower Hutt and the western hills. Even at times where the area is flowing freely, having traffic signals on a high-speed road generates safety issues. Improvements at the Melling intersection, including a new grade-separated interchange, will remove conflicting movements between state highway and local road traffic, making it safer and easier for people and freight to get where they need to go, both on the state highway, and coming and going from the western hills and Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai - Lower Hutt.


Transport choices

While the Melling Transport Improvements will deliver a new grade-separated interchange, bridge and a relocated Melling train station, the wider Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi programme also includes a new pedestrian and cycle bridge that links the CBD directly to the newly relocated Melling Station. The station will include bus connections, cycle storage and park and ride facilities – giving commuters and residents even more travel options.

Goals

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Improving safety

The new grade-separated Melling interchange, and a new bridge over Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River will create a safer transport network for all travellers.

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Enabling urban growth

Turning Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai - Lower Hutt into a true ‘river city’, stimulating redevelopment and identifying new opportunities for recreational, social and cultural activities.

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Building resilience

Upgraded stopbanks and a wider river channel will add extra flood protection. The new Melling Bridge over Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River is an integral part of this flood protection work.

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More walking and cycling

A range of new walking and cycling paths, including a new pedestrian and cycle bridge will be built, and existing paths improved.

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Upgrading public transport

Improved rail and bus connections. The newly relocated Melling train station will be an accessible hub for public transport.

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Projects

Interchange and bridge

The new grade-separated interchange and bridge, connecting directly to Queens Drive, will help improve access during peak travel times.

Relocated Melling train station

Changes to the rail network will improve the reliability and accessibility of the train service for commuters.

Walking and cycling improvements/ City Link Bridge

New and improved walkways and cycle paths are planned along the river, designed for both commuting and leisure activities. The City Link Bridge, will also link the city centre with the relocated Melling Station.

Improved intersections

Intersections throughout Lower Hutt will be updated. This includes intersections at Harbour View Rd/Tirohanga Rd, Marsden St/Pharazyn St, Rutherford St/Melling Link, High St/Queens Drive, Marsden St/Victoria St, and Queen's Drive/Railway Ave.