Safer Connections for Forest Hill Road, Henderson

About the project

We’re making safety improvements along Forest Hill Road. The new crossing facilities will provide a safe and visible place for people, especially our tamariki and the local community, to cross and use our bus network.

The changes we are making:

• Installing new crossing islands where people can safely wait when crossing the street. This is a small section of pavement within the median strip, surrounded by concrete. It helps people crossing to safely wait for a gap in traffic (while giving way to motorists) to finish crossing the road.
• Upgrading the footpaths and pram crossing on either side of the crossing allowing more room to wait and a smooth, accessible path to the crossing island for people using wheels.
• Installing new road markings and signages associated with the new crossing islands.
• New and upgraded bus stops. We’re relocating bus stops along Forest Hill Road. Both will have signage and new clear road markings to ensure easy access and safe operation.
• Painting no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) on the approaches to the crossing. This clears access and prevents cars from parking near the crossing and improves sight lines.
• Accessibility Features: Install new tactile pavers, which are yellow guidance markers to help visually impaired people find their way to the crossing and safely cross the road.

Benefits to your community

• Easier for everyone – Makes it safer and easier for children, their parents and caregivers, people with different accessibility needs to cross safely.
• Improves your health and wellbeing to enjoy the outdoors. It offers better access to nearby, parks, schools, public transport and other local amenities.
• Supports community connections – Shows a commitment to the safety of the entire community and nearby residents.
• Encourages more travel choices – We want to encourage more travel choices on foot to and from school, work and around Forest Hill, which improves your health & well-being and is good for the environment
• Connects you to where you need to go and makes it easier for you to enjoy your neighbourhood.

What happens next

We will install these changes in 2026.

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 on ATengagement@at.govt.nz by XXX September 2025.

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