This provided for a seven man authority to construct an control a tunnel road with authority to fix and collect. If youre planning a road trip, you might be interested in seeing the total driving distance from leeston, new zealand to christchurch, new zealand. Map of shell curletts road, sockburn, christchurch, new zealand with street names and local businesses. They drew even larger crowds after the lyttelton rail tunnel was opened in 1867. In october, 1956, the christchurchlyttelton road tunnel bill was passed. Tunnel history and facts waka kotahi nz transport agency. Opened on 27 february 1964, the tunnel through the port hills was an. It is the countrys oldest operational rail tunnel, and is on the lyttelton line, one of the first in the province on completion in 1867 it became the first tunnel in the world to be taken through the side of an. Lyttelton road tunnel administration building wikipedia. Two men were killed on the project when explosives werent handled carefully enough.
Go to the governments official covid19 website for what you need to know and follow all guidance supplied. Waterview tunnel is a new chapter in aucklands roading. It opened in 1964 and carries just over 10,000 vehicles per day as part of state highway 74. It opened in 1964 and carries just over 10,000 vehicles per day as part of state highway 74 at 1,970 metres 6,460 ft, it was the longest road tunnel in new zealand from its opening until 2 july 2017, when it was superseded by the waterview tunnels. The state highway 74 christchurchlyttelton road tunnel is one new. Lyttelton road tunnel administration building, christchurch, new zealand. This tunnel is a vital transport artery for delivering the goods and services needed to rebuild christchurch. It was the first tunnel in the world to be driven through the side of an extinct volcano. This was followed in 1952 by a survey defining the limits of the land required. In 1917, this road became part of the state highway system as route 23. The lyttelton rail tunnel, initially called the moorhouse tunnel, links the city of christchurch with the port of lyttelton in the canterbury region of new zealands south island. Christchurch priory, claimed by many to be the largest parish church in england, looks like it should have belonged to a major abbey or a cathedral. Lytteton rail tunnel christchurch city libraries blog.
A school was opened in 1896 with a roll of 10 pupils. Issn 1750855x print issn 17508568 online proceedings of the shropshire geological society, 8, 25 27 25 1989 shropshire geological society the new studley tunnel john scholey 1 and david ingle 2 scholey, j. These two purposebuilt tunnels were designed to connect howdon. It is the first tunnel in the world to be taken through volcanic rock. Driving time from leeston, new zealand to christchurch. November lpc hands over to ecan the information package from its extensive public consultation on the port lyttelton plan, the companys 30year vision for. People were invited to walk through the tunnel on opening day. Anyone going to the toast the tunnel event on monday evening. Since 1964 the lyttelton tunnel has been a critical road link between the port of lyttelton and christchurch, reducing the travel distance between the two by around 8km. Christchurch lyttelton road tunnel official opening booklet nzta. Tyne pedestrian and cyclist tunnels overview about the tunnels the tyne pedestrian and cyclist tunnels were opened to the people of tyneside on 24th july 1951. Lanchester branch, north eastern railway nick catford subterranea britannica, 2005 durham and northumberland railways 6 pages. The tunnel which is grade iilisted opened on july 24, 1951, and was tynesides contribution to the nationwide festival of britain celebrations that year. Lyttelton road tunnel control room 247 address 10 bridle path road, heathcote valley, christchurch 8022, new zealand phone 03 384 3116.
The tunnel provides two traffic lanes in each direction and a threefold increase in capacity rating. Woolston library building 689 ferry road places and. One of them was john stevens, killed on the 17th march 1863, he was just 23 years old. The lyttelton rail tunnel was the first in the world. The lyttelton road tunnel runs through the port hills to connect the new zealand city of christchurch and its seaport, lyttelton. Excavation for the tunnel began at the kaikorai valley end on 21 september 1871, and from caversham on march 1872, with both sides meeting on 21 september 1872. We will continue to be available for updates between 6 am and 6 pm monday to friday, working from home.
The christchurch lyttelton road tunnel booklet by nz. Early christchurch a brief history christchurch city. It is strongly recommended that you get in touch with the restaurant 03 982 0831 before your visit to doublecheck the details and other questions you may have. The building was designed by architect peter beaven and is seen as significant in the development of new zealand architecture. The lyttelton rail tunnel christchurch city libraries. I moved to boscombe near christchurch in 1954 when my fathers job with williams deacons bank took him to their newly opened bournemouth branch.
For nearly fifty years the lack of it has been a thorn in the side of the. Although a rail tunnel linking lyttelton to christchurch had been in existence since 1867, it wasnt until 1956 that legislation was passed allowing for the construction of the lyttelton road tunnel. The light situation in the newhall tunnel existing from 19101939 was a problem from the very start. Cross the summit road mind the bikes and boy racers and pick up the farm track that heads up through greenwood reserve to the top of the hill. Lyttelton road tunnel administration building christchurch. Peek inside new zealands longest road tunnel and aucklands harbour bridge alternative. Mitchell, the author of several books on politics and history, could. The lyttelton road tunnel administration building was built in the. The lyttelton road tunnel administration building was built in the mid1960s as an operational building for the lyttelton road tunnel in christchurch, new zealand. Hop the fence via the stile above the water tanks and cruise your way up the 4wd road until you connect with the summit road beside a tall stand of pine trees. Lyttelton regattas were important as spectator events for christchurch residents from 1862. Aug 31, 2014 tunnel history and facts the state highway 74 christchurch lyttelton road tunnel is one new zealands most historic and challenging engineering achievements. This is very much a booklet that sums up the interests of its author and dwells much on some parts but little on others. Sep 08, 2010 christchurch closure of evans passsumner road the christchurch city council have had to close sumner rd due to rock falls.
This was new zealands first rail tunnel, and for many years it was also the countrys longest. The lyttelton rail tunnel was the first in the world that was driven through the side of an extinct volcano. This view is of the entrance at heathcote, soon after the tunnel was opened. It is the countrys oldest operational rail tunnel, and is on the lyttelton line, one of the first in the province. The lyttelton road tunnel connects christchurch with the south islands largest. The trip through the hill secion took less than seven minutes. Map of shell curletts road, sockburn, christchurch zoomin. At the opening of lyttelton road tunnel nzhistory, new.
The opening of the tunnel reduced the travel distance between christchurch and lyttelton. Peek inside new zealands longest road tunnel and auckland. Christchurch lyttelton road tunnel officially open for traffic. After a team of volunteers scrambled to recover the books the building was demolished at. In october, 1956, the christchurch lyttelton road tunnel bill was passed. The light situation in the newhall tunnel existing from 19101939 was a. Data showed that those using the waterview tunnel to travel from auckland cbd to the airport on monday morning got there 20 minutes faster than motorists using the manukau and gillies road route. I was just eight years old and all i had ever really known in the way of public transport were the london transport red or green buses. Christchurch city holdings limited the commercial arm of the christchurch city council acquires 100% of the shares and delists lyttelton port company from the new zealand stock exchange. The dark tunnel mouth, shaded from the last sunshine of the day. The lyttelton rail tunnel was officially opened for passenger traffic on 9 december 1867, taking less than seven minutes to make the trip through the hill section of the track.
Christchurchs new russley rd arches got an overwhelmingly positive response from the public during an open day on saturday. The total length of the new tyne crossing project, including the approach roads, is approximately 2. Christchurch s new russley rd arches got an overwhelmingly positive response from the public during an open day on saturday. Christchurch closure of evans passsumner road the christchurch city council have had to close sumner rd due to rock falls. From the beginning of the canterbury settlement, easier access between port lyttelton and christchurch was a constant topic at the canterbury provincial. The lyttelton road tunnel linking canterbury to the world for 50 years. Christchurch lyttelton tunnel reopens the lyttelton tunnel re opened after a safety inspection late weds 8th spetember. Entrance lobby the map room dorset east dorset christchurch area christchurch and tuckton it is easy to dismiss christchurch as just another suburb of bournemouth. Find robin enochss phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Before then, all road traffic went over evans pass on the port hills. An interesting yet very short history of the snake road that connects sheffield to glossop and forms a key yet beautiful part of the current a57 route across the pennines. Christchurchlyttelton road tunnel canterbury places. However buried deep within the engulfing twentieth century housing estates is a fine old medieval town, complete with priory, castle and mill.
While the talk about the building of the rail tunnel had been going on, new zealands first passenger train service had started operating along a line from the ferrymead wharf to christchurch from 1 december 1863. This site is item number 33 on the history of new zealand in 100 places list. Apr 20, 2018 although a rail tunnel linking lyttelton to christchurch had been in existence since 1867, it wasnt until 1956 that legislation was passed allowing for the construction of the lyttelton road tunnel. Sadly the library was badly damaged in the earthquakes which shook christchurch in 2010 and 2011. The tyne tunnel carried bidirectional traffic until 2011, when a second tunnel opened. A woman in a tunnel at bernauer strasse, east berlin, through which 57 people escaped in 1964. The lyttelton tunnel is the oldest operational and longest 2. The single line crossed the river irwell before entering newchurch. Lyttelton road tunnel lyttelton, new zealand landmark. The kiore tunnel has many names, also being known as the matau tunnel, the matau valley tunnel, and the mangaoapa road tunnel.
Scotter, a history of port lyttelton, lyttelton harbour board, christchurch, 1968. Please note that the information for subway in linwood, cnr of buckleys road and all other restaurants is for reference only. The lyttelton moorhouse railway tunnel discover the. Opening of tyne pedestrian and cyclist tunnels, 1951 co. The lyttelton road tunnel opened 27 february 1964 creating a vital link between the city of christchurch, new zealand and its port. Christchurch road 5128 north side nos 3 to 9 odd su 7272 9432 ii gv 2. For years the idea of a tunnel was rejected as a way of providing road access to the port of lyttelton, because horses arriving hot from the canterbury plains could catch a cold on. A road tunnel connecting christchurch with the port of lyttelton was completed in 1964. The old tunnel withstood the 201011 earthquakes and as the coal wagons and container flats rattling through the entrance show, it still links port and plain.
New waterview tunnel proving a time saver for auckland. View from the arthurs pass tunnel, looking towards canterbury. Christchurchs new russley rd bridge and arches open to. Introduction the christchurchlyttelton road tunnel may well be regarded as one of new zealands most historic projects. On monday evening, a champagne and canape toast the tunnel event will be held inside the tunnel to raise funds for the cancer society. The christchurch city council says the road link between sumner and lyttelton will open to traffic at the. The distinctive building was given a new zealand historic places trust category 1 listing in 2008 but this was not enough to save it from being demolished in the aftermath of the christchurch. Construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1964, opening on 27 february.
Driving time from leeston, new zealand to christchurch, new. Tunnel history and facts the state highway 74 christchurchlyttelton road tunnel is one new zealands most historic and challenging engineering achievements. A 20 cent toll levied to use the tunnel was abolished by the christchurch. Peek inside new zealands longest road tunnel and aucklands.
On 9 december 1867 the tunnel was officially opened as new zealands first rail tunnel. Opened at a cost of ps833,000, it was the first purposebuilt cycle tunnel in the uk, and was the earliest to be used by both cyclists and pedestrians. However, the monastery it served, which also boasted a full set of conventual buildings, never rose above the status of a priory, and was home to only twenty four monks. It was dug using two power jackhammers driven by a coalfired steam compressor. When it officially opened on 27 february 1964 it was hailed by the local community as the new gateway for the port to the plains and a significant development in the history of the region. Waterview tunnel is a new chapter in aucklands roading history. A group of women at the opening of the lyttelton road tunnel on 27 february 1964.
It would later become route 6 and then sierra highway. Tunnel history and facts the state highway 74 christchurch lyttelton road tunnel is one new zealands most historic and challenging engineering achievements. The lyttelton rail tunnel officially opened on 9 december 1867. The road grade was reduced from about 26 % through the cut to about 6 % through the tunnel. Map of a scheme suggested by the port and city committee. Origins and formation john howard turner snippet view 1977. It was new zealands first rail tunnel, and for many years the longest. You can also calculate the cost to drive from leeston, new zealand to christchurch, new zealand based on current local gas prices and an estimate of your cars best gas mileage. Christchurch lyttelton road tunnel official opening booklet. The lyttelton road tunnel opened 27th february 1964 discover. A 20 cent toll levied to use the tunnel was abolished by the christchurch lyttelton road tunnel authority dissolution act 1978, which became effective on 1 april 1979. The tunnel opened in 1964, 110 years after it was first mooted and was hailed by the. View from the arthurs pass tunnel, looking towards. Janise dickson, carmel doherty, mary mclorinan, catherine kennedy, christine smith.
Mar 16, 20 the lyttelton tunnel is the oldest operational and longest 2. The lyttelton road tunnel administration building at the heathcote christchurch end of the tunnel was designed by christchurch architect peter beaven. Jul 02, 2012 road tunnel goods per ton al1123 al12 inc. Four years after the east lancashire railway had first pulled into waterfoot, an extension was opened eastwards through the thrutch gorge, hauling bacup into the railway age. The tunnel was constructed in 19351936 by the public works department, after they had completed metalling the road. Jul 02, 2012 introduction the christchurchlyttelton road tunnel may well be regarded as one of new zealands most historic projects. Barnett bunker buster, christchurch, canterbury trail. The russley rd bridge is part of the nz transport agencys nzta. Jan 04, 2017 1967 shelby gt500 barn find and appraisal that buyer uses to pay widow price revealed duration.
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