Motorists face nine months of delays as council replaces pipes on Riccarton Rd
Hi neighbours,
Little more than 12 months ago, motorists on Riccarton Rd finally breathed a sigh of relief after years of roadworks came to an end.
But that reprieve from endless traffic jams will be short-lived – another section of the major road is about to be dug up.
A 1.7km stretch of the street will have ageing pipes and three intersections replaced over the next nine months, and the city council expects the work will cause some delays.
Read more on this story from Steven Walton by clicking below.
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