National Remembrance Service- Armagh St bridge closed

Aaron Campbell from Aaron Campbell - Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Board

no entry over Armagh St bridge by foot, scooter (or car) to Nth Hagley for the #WeAreOne National Remembrance Service tomorrow.
Closing to even foot traffic will cause much confusion, put a lot of pressure on the Botanic Gardens esp. the narrow footbridge- I hope I am wrong
PLEASE plan accordingly
*I am asking for clarification from the CCC on this
**response- "the closures made by Police due to heightened security risk"...

The following is from the CCC
General Transport Information messages
· Plan ahead and be prepared. It’s going to be busy in and around Hagley Park and the city with road closures and diversions in place.
o Plan your journey. Allow plenty of travel time.
o Be prepared for delays and some travel disruptions – be patient and courteous.
o Get the latest traffic information: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz...
· Travel easy. We encourage people to travel on public transport, by cycle, scooter or on foot to the event.
· Free public transport all day on Friday 29 March (includes the Diamond Harbour Ferry):
o Bus services will operate to normal Friday routes and timetables
o There will be detours that affect routes in the vicinity of Hagley Park
o Check Metroinfo or call 03 366 8855 for information on timetables and detours.
· Cycle stands and scooter parking zones will be available at North Hagley Park next to the Golf Course.
· Park and Walk: Car-parking is available in the central city car-parking buildings, with a walk to North Hagley Park. Find car-parks using our interactive map. Give yourself extra time to find a park as it’s going to be busy.
· Mobility car-parking will be at the Hagley Oval Carpark off Riccarton Ave. Vehicles must display a mobility pass. Access Riccarton Avenue from the Hospital end only. A free shuttle will take people between the carpark and the event site.
· Bus Drop off zone - located on Bealey Avenue between Victoria Street and Durham Street, on the CBD-side of Bealey.
· Traffic info and updates including road closures: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz...
Public access into Hagley Park and the National Remembrance Service

· Road closures and detours are in place around Hagley Park from 2am to 6pm on Friday 29 March.
· Public access into North Hagley Park is only on foot, by bicycle or scooter. There is access from:
· Harper Avenue.
· Deans Avenue.
· Riccarton Avenue through the Botanic Gardens.
· Rolleston Avenue - next to the Canterbury Museum (and flower tribute wall) through the Botanic Gardens.
· Armagh Street Bridge is closed. There is no access for pedestrians, vehicles, bicycles and scooters.
· There is no vehicle access or carparking into or around the area of Hagley Park including on Deans Avenue, Harper Avenue or Riccarton Avenue, or Park Avenue, Rolleston Avenue and side streets off to the east.
· Vehicle access to Christchurch Hospital is available along Riccarton Avenue from the Hospital end, for hospital-only business.
Road closures – effective from 2am to 6pm on Friday 29 March
· Road closures and detours will be in place around Hagley Park on:
o Park Terrace, Rolleston Avenue
o Side streets off Park Terrace and Rolleston Avenue: Kilmore Street, Peterborough Street, Salisbury Street, Chester Street, Armagh Street, Gloucester Street, Worcester Street, Hereford Street.
o Armagh Street Bridge – to/from North Hagley Park
o Harper Avenue
o Deans Avenue
o Riccarton Avenue (except for Hospital only access at the Hospital end)