Hon Chris BishopMinister for InfrastructureHon Shane JonesMinister for Regional DevelopmentThe State Highway 1 (SH1) Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, Road of National Significance, has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 27th project and the second roading project to be approved through the Fast-track process. “This expansion between Belfast and Pegasus spans around 11 km, commencing from south of the Kaiapoi River Bridge and ending just north of the Pegasus/Ravenwood intersection,” says Mr Bishop. “This project will unlock housing and urban development potential in the Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus townships. Notes:More information about the project: State Highway 1 North Canterbury – Woodend Bypass Project (Belfast to Pegasus)Fast-track by the numbers:27 projects approved by expert panels.