Hope Bypass community drop-in sessions about to begin

With the announcement that design is starting on the Hope Bypass, those wanting to know more about the project can do so soon.

From 27 to 29 November, NZTA/Waka Kotahi will hold community drop-in sessions so that people can find out more about the proposed Road of National Significance (RoNS) State Highway 6 Hope Bypass project.

Richard Osborne, Regional Manager System Design, says three community drop-in sessions will be held on Thursday 27, Friday 28, and Saturday 29 November in venues across Richmond.

“These sessions give the community a chance to meet the NZTA project team who will be available to answer questions and show the public through the recommended proposal.”

Mr Osborne says there is also up-to-date project information on the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website, people can also subscribe to the project e-newsletter and email any questions to the project team.

“The engagement we are planning is a great chance for people to have a good look at what is being proposed and learn more about the next steps,” Mr Osborne says.

The public information days are just a part of ongoing engagement NZTA/Waka Kotahi has underway. The project team will also continue to meet and discuss the proposals with Councils, iwi, landowners, and other key stakeholders.

The endorsed recommendation is a two-stage implementation approach for the Hope Bypass RoNS. NZTA is designing both stages 1 and 2 together, with designs aiming to be completed by mid-2027.

• Stage 1:
  • A new grade separated interchange on SH6 at Salisbury Road Extension.
  • Upgrading the Richmond Deviation from a two-lane road to four lanes.
  • Widening Lower Queen Street and Gladstone Road to accommodate an additional right turn lane.
  • Signalising the intersection of Lower Queen Street and Stratford Street.
• Stage 2:
  • A new four-lane grade separated interchange at Lower Queen Street.
  • Four-lane Richmond bypass.
  • A new two-lane roundabout at the SH60 intersection.
• The bypass designation between SH60/Gladstone Road intersection and Edens Road in Hope will be retained for future development.
• The project will also retain cycleway routes and connections.

Information days schedule

Full project information as well as details about the information days can be found on the project webpage:

SH6 Hope Bypass