The Lyttelton Road Tunnel Opened – 27th February 1964

On 27th February 1964, the Lyttelton Road Tunnel opened. It was and has remained New Zealand’s longest road tunnel at 1.9km. From the beginning of the Canterbury settlement, easier access between Port Lyttelton and Christchurch was a constant topic at the Canterbury Provincial Chambers. The Bridle Path was only ever to be temporary route as …