First stage of Queenstown arterial road opens despite budget blowout

Thursday 30 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 30 Jan 2025, 5:50pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Glyn Lewers

The $130m first stage of a new arterial road in Queenstown has opened after four years of construction. Mayor Glyn Lewers has discussed introducing a congestion charge for tourists to help address funding issues for future project extensions.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 30 Jan 2025, 4:53pm

   Queenstown's controversial $130m 'road to nowhere' open (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 30 Jan 2025, 5:19pm

   Queenstown congestion charge discussed by Mayor Glyn Lewers (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 30 Jan 2025, 5:50pm

   Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists (opens in new tab)