In December 2023, Council voted to construct infrastructure to improve safety and walking and cycling on South Road / Devon Street West.
NPDC has received funding to deliver both the early funded works and other funded works ($6.6m from Waka Kotahi and $362,600 from NPDC). The government has decided to not release the remainder of the funding ($6.9m) to complete the full corridor.
In January 2024 Waka Kotahi advised that there is a pause on construction of all raised crossings on the State Highway until the Government releases its Government Policy Statement (GPS) on transport.
At this stage the construction of the early funded works and the raised crossing at Spotswood College have been paused until further clarity is gained from the GPS.
We will be scheduling construction to minimise disruption as much as is reasonably possible. If you have any questions or concerns regarding upcoming works, please email traffic@npdc.govt.nz.
Four separate projects were consulted on alongside Mā Ake – Your Way. These projects were already funded and were included in the wider Mā Ake – Your Way project to minimise construction disruption to the community. These separate projects included the Spotswood College raised crossing, the Belair to Bayly walking and cycling project, Lorna Street signalisation, and the Belt Road side street. In addition, NPDC and Waka Kotahi identified some early construction that could stand alone. These include most of the raised crossings and the shared path between Barrett Road and Belair Avenue.
Due to rising costs and funding constraints only one of the three proposed Mā Ake – Your Way projects could continue to construction. South Road/Devon Street West was approved by Council because it has the potential to make the biggest positive impact on our community. The upgrades will serve six schools in the area and modelling anticipates a high uptake of cycling in the area.
Yes. Some design changes were made as a result of the consultation process. In most cases, parking demand near businesses will be met with the implementation of time-restricted parking.
Was this page useful?
Page last updated: 11:49AM Fri 12 April 2024