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About the project
In response to concerns raised by the community to give priority to people crossing Forrest Hill Road, we’re improving safety for people, especially children, who bike and walk to the nearby Greville Reserve and Skate Park.
This project is supported by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and funded by their Transport Capital Fund which makes improvements based on community priorities.
The changes we're making by January 2025
Installing a new traffic light-controlled crossing near 226 Forrest Hill Road to help manage traffic on this busy road and give priority to people on foot and people on bikes to cross the road.
Removing the two existing crossing islands near 220 and 226 Forrest Hill Road to encourage use of the new traffic light-controlled crossing
Installing yellow tactile pavers at the crossing point to help vision impaired people find their way to crossings and safely cross the road
Upgrading the existing pram crossings at the intersection of Forrest Hill Road and Blakeborough Drive
Painting no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) outside 4 Blakeborough Drive to clear access and help with visibility for motorists entering and exiting the intersection
Widening the footpath on either side of the crossing and the entry of the intersection of Blakeborough Drive, which gives more room to wait to cross
Installing new signs and paint new road markings so motorists know they are approaching a traffic light-controlled crossing and to give priority to people crossing the road.
Drawings on the right hand side of this webpage, show where the changes will be installed
Benefits to your community
Improves safety of all people crossing. Pram crossings make it safer and more convenient for people pushing prams or strollers to cross the road. It helps ensure those with mobility needs can navigate crossings more easily.
It gives more priority to people crossing this busy road as traffic must stop.
Crossing is more visible to motorists and slows drivers to a safer speed.
Low impact on traffic flow as crossing time is only activated when someone needs to cross by pushing the button
Provides a safe crossing location for people across Forrest Hill Road especially children who cross the road to access the park
Improves safety by clarifying right of way, minimizing risk of collisions, and ensures compliance with traffic regulations
What happens next
We will install these changes in January 2025.
Any change to the plan will be updated on this page.
We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.
How to contact us
If you’d like to speak to someone about our plans, please email us at ATengagement@at.govt.nz
About the project
In response to concerns raised by the community to give priority to people crossing Forrest Hill Road, we’re improving safety for people, especially children, who bike and walk to the nearby Greville Reserve and Skate Park.
This project is supported by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and funded by their Transport Capital Fund which makes improvements based on community priorities.
The changes we're making by January 2025
Installing a new traffic light-controlled crossing near 226 Forrest Hill Road to help manage traffic on this busy road and give priority to people on foot and people on bikes to cross the road.
Removing the two existing crossing islands near 220 and 226 Forrest Hill Road to encourage use of the new traffic light-controlled crossing
Installing yellow tactile pavers at the crossing point to help vision impaired people find their way to crossings and safely cross the road
Upgrading the existing pram crossings at the intersection of Forrest Hill Road and Blakeborough Drive
Painting no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) outside 4 Blakeborough Drive to clear access and help with visibility for motorists entering and exiting the intersection
Widening the footpath on either side of the crossing and the entry of the intersection of Blakeborough Drive, which gives more room to wait to cross
Installing new signs and paint new road markings so motorists know they are approaching a traffic light-controlled crossing and to give priority to people crossing the road.
Drawings on the right hand side of this webpage, show where the changes will be installed
Benefits to your community
Improves safety of all people crossing. Pram crossings make it safer and more convenient for people pushing prams or strollers to cross the road. It helps ensure those with mobility needs can navigate crossings more easily.
It gives more priority to people crossing this busy road as traffic must stop.
Crossing is more visible to motorists and slows drivers to a safer speed.
Low impact on traffic flow as crossing time is only activated when someone needs to cross by pushing the button
Provides a safe crossing location for people across Forrest Hill Road especially children who cross the road to access the park
Improves safety by clarifying right of way, minimizing risk of collisions, and ensures compliance with traffic regulations
What happens next
We will install these changes in January 2025.
Any change to the plan will be updated on this page.
We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.
How to contact us
If you’d like to speak to someone about our plans, please email us at ATengagement@at.govt.nz
