Canterbury

A total of $1.8 billion is forecast to be invested in Canterbury in the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) period.
Investment in Canterbury during the 2024-27 NLTP will support the region’s critical role as the economic powerhouse of the South Island. This will be targeted at strengthening critical freight routes, to boost economic growth and improving travel times.
The $1.8 billion forecast investment includes:
- $364m forecast maintenance operations investment
- $541m forecast to fix potholes investment
- $538m forecast improvements investment
- $351m forecast public transport investment
- $4m forecast safety investment
- $13.4m forecast walking and cycling investment

2025 update