Roundabout first, as Ashburton bridge work begins

One of the first major activities in the construction of the Second Ashburton Bridge is building the new roundabout at the South St / Chalmers Ave intersection, which will take about six months. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED The $144 million construction of Ashburton's second bridge is set to kick off with a six-month project to install a roundabout at the awkward intersection leading onto the high-traffic bridge.