Improving safety at the Alfred Street and Grey Street intersection
Project Outcome
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the proposed Alfred Street and Grey Street intersection improvements. We consulted with the community earlier this year and have carefully reviewed all submissions received. After consideration, we are proceeding with the proposal with the following change: the number of parking spaces to be removed has been reduced from 29 to 22 in response to community feedback.
Please find our responses to the key themes raised below.
Parking removal
- Respondents raised concerns about the loss of on-street parking, particularly given the area's increasing residential density. Some noted they rely on street parking due to limited off-street spaces.
- We acknowledged this concern and reduced the number of parking spaces to be removed from 29 to 22 after reviewing all feedback. The remaining removals are necessary to meet visibility requirements at the new pedestrian refuge islands. We will continue to monitor parking availability after construction.
Pedestrian crossings — scope and location
- Some respondents requested pedestrian crossings on Alfred Street as well as Grey Street, including calls for full zebra crossings on all legs of the intersection.
- We considered adding pedestrian refuge islands to both Alfred Street and Grey Street; however, the intersection width does not safely allow this. The Local Board endorsed the current design with refuge islands on Grey Street approaches as the preferred option. We will monitor the area after improvements are made.
Roundabout effectiveness / alternative designs
- Some respondents questioned whether the roundabout would adequately address the safety problems, and suggested alternatives such as four-way stops, speed humps, or improved road markings.
- The intersection has been identified as high-risk through Auckland Transport's Urban KiwiRAP methodology, with 13 crashes recorded between 2020 and 2024 — 85% related to crossing and turning movements. A range of low-cost options was explored and presented to the Local Board, which endorsed the mini roundabout as the preferred solution. Mini roundabouts have worked well at similar nearby locations, such as Arthur Street and Hill Street.
Grey Street / Victoria Street intersection
- Some respondents flagged the Grey Street / Victoria Street intersection as equally dangerous and asked Auckland Transport to address it.
- We are currently investigating safety improvements at the Victoria Street and Grey Street intersection and plan to share proposals and consult with the community in due course.
Speed and through-traffic on Grey Street
- Some respondents raised concerns about general speeding and heavy vehicle use on Grey Street as a rat-run and requested speed humps.
- We will monitor speeds and traffic patterns after the intersection improvements are in place.
About the project
We are proposing to install a roundabout at the intersection to improve safety for all road users by reducing crossing and turning crashes and enhancing pedestrian crossing facilities.
To accommodate these safety improvements, a total 22 parking will need to be reprioritised across all four legs of the roundabout-
- 11 on Grey Street
- 11 on Alfred Street
see the plan for details.
We have other improvement projects happening in this area- see other nearby projects link
What are we proposing
Install a mini roundabout with a fully mountable central island
Provide pedestrian refuge crossings on the approaches of Grey Street
Reconstruct the footpath where required
How this upgrade will benefit the community
The roundabout will slow vehicle speeds and allow for safer crossing and turning movements
A better layout at this intersection will make it easier for drivers to navigate and reduce the current confusion on who has priority
Pedestrian refuge islands will assist people needing to cross the road at this intersection
