About the project

Heads up! We’ll be improving crossing safety on Coatesville - Riverhead Highway, near the Coatesville shops.

Thanks to the Rodney Local Board Transport Capital Fund, the new crossing facilities will prioritise people crossing, especially our tamariki, and the local community.

Growing communities means busier roads – so we’re working with our communities to make travelling locally safer for everyone!

The changes we're making

• Install a zebra crossing near 308 Coatesville-Riverhead Highway so it's level with the footpath to slow drivers on approach, ensuring people crossing can be seen by motorists.
• Upgrade the footpath approaches on either side of the crossing, including more room to wait to cross.
• Painting new road markings, installing signs and beacon lights so motorists know they are near a town centre with schools nearby, to slow on approach and to give priority to people crossing the road here.
• Install tactile pavers which are yellow guidance paving markers to help vision impaired people cross the road.
• Additional 15 parking spaces on Glenmore Road, opposite Lollipops Daycare and Coatesville Pony Club.

Benefits to your community

• Improves your health and well-being – access to schools, parks, public transport and other local amenities.
• Supports community connections – Shows a commitment to the safety of the entire school community and nearby residents
• Easier for everyone – Makes it safer and easier for children, their parents accessibility needs to cross safely and enjoy your neighbourhood.
• Encourages more travel choices – Gives families more confidence to let their children walk, scoot or bike to school, fostering their independence. Getting around on foot doesn’t cost you or the environment a thing!
• Keep our tamariki safe – Protects students walking to and from school drivers more aware that they need to slow down near schools.

What happens next

Our online feedback form below will help you share your thoughts on the designs.

Any changes to the designs will be updated on this page.

How to contact us

We welcome you to share your thoughts with us on the survey link below until 6 April 2025.