Improving crossing safety on East Coast Road, Campbells Bay

About the Project

We’ve heard from locals that crossing East Coast Road near Greville Reserve can feel unsafe, especially with lots of people walking between Centennial Park and Greville Reserve. Thanks to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Transport Capital Fund the new crossing facilities will make it easier and safer for everyone to cross East Coast Road between the two reserves.

The changes we’re making by May 2026

• Install a new zebra crossing with a widened footpath and crossing islands outside 227 East Coast Road. Crossing islands are a small section of concrete within the median strip. It helps people crossing to safely wait for a gap in traffic (while giving way to motorists) to finish crossing the road.
• Install pram crossings, making it easier for people with prams and mobility users to cross.
• Install tactile pavers (yellow guidance marker) at the crossing points to help visually impaired people find their way and safely cross the road.
• Install new street lighting at the crossing to improve visibility at night and in low-light conditions.
• Moving bus stop 3268 from outside 238 East Coast Road - with the space being reprioritised as unrestricted parking - to outside Greville Reserve for easier access.
• Paint no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) to clear access and improve visibility for motorists using this section of the road.
• Reallocation of road space will result in a loss of seven parking spaces on the Centennial Park side and one space on the Greville Reserve side for visibility of people crossing.

A drawing showing the changes is available on the right side of this webpage.

Benefits to your community

• Improves safety for everyone with different accessibility needs to safely cross East Coast Road to access nearby amenities
• This crossing creates a safer link between Centennial Park and Greville Reserve
• Encourages drivers to slow down and take extra care when approaching the crossing and improves visibility between motorists and people crossing the road
• Walking is good for the environment and good for your health. It helps reduce reliance on cars for local trips, decreasing traffic congestion and reducing our carbon emissions
• New road markings and signs clarify right of way, improve safety by minimising risk of collisions, and ensures compliance with traffic regulations

How to contact us

If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz or leave us a comment below by 5th January, 2026.