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Proposed tolling for new North Canterbury motorway and bypass

The Press1NewsRNZStuffTuesday 12 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated

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Waka Kotahi has proposed toll charges for the Belfast to Pegasus motorway extension and Woodend Bypass. Plans include charging light vehicles $2.50 and trucks $5 for the full length, though some reports suggest two $1.25 and $2.50 stations. North Canterbury mayors have expressed disappointment regarding the potential cost to local commuters.

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First reported by The Press, Tue 12 Aug 2025, 10:26am · 5 reports from 4 outlets over 11 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Proposed toll for Woodend Bypass will charge car drivers $2.50 and truck drivers $5 (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    Toll proposed for new Canterbury motorway extension (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Canterbury extension and bypass could cost some up to $5 a day (opens in new tab)

  4. StuffStuff

    Mayors disappointed by bypass toll: '$1300 a year for commuters' (opens in new tab)