FAQs
How will this impact access to businesses in the area?
There are four projects planned for Dominion Road, and each one will affect business access differently. Overall, we are working to make it easier and quicker for people to reach local shops by reducing time spent in traffic and helping buses run more reliably. Reallocating kerbside space during busy times will ease congestion at key points and improve overall traffic flow. While some on-street parking changes are proposed, plenty of parking will still be available—especially on side streets, or the other side of the road—and we’re able to work directly with local businesses to understand and address specific concerns.
Why are we reducing parking despite increasing pressure on public parking?
Our Room to Move strategy outlines our plan to deal with roads that are struggling to cope with the wide variety of demands placed on them. Prioritising movement of people and goods on key roads is one of our top priorities. This means we can't always have space for parking on these roads, which may need to be relocated to side streets and managed, so it caters for businesses.
How will restricting right turns help with traffic flow?
Dominion Road is a narrow road with just two lanes each way and, in some places, no median strip for safe turning. When someone turns right from a single traffic lane, it blocks vehicles behind them. Sometimes, drivers in the opposite direction stop to let them turn, which can hold up traffic in both directions. By restricting right turns at busy times, we can keep traffic flowing more smoothly, reduce delays, and lower the risk of crashes.
Why are we proposing a raised pedestrian crossing?
George Street is a busy intersection which can be confusing for drivers and pedestrians to navigate safely. The raised platform would be installed to provide a clear visual cue to drivers that they are approaching a pedestrian crossing where they must give way. The change in road surface along with the associated markings (zebra stripes, warning signs) and height further reinforces this.
Raising this crossing eliminates the need for pram ramps, making it easier and safer for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams, and those with visual impairments to cross.
Why is the Memorial Avenue right turn ban a trial?
The Memorial Avenue part-time right turn ban features a fairly new type of dynamic sign, which is electronic. We want to trial this solution at these traffic lights to check how it integrates with our traffic light signals.
The 24/7 no right turn sign at George Street will be a static sign, and the part-time ban at Wiremu Street (7am–10am and 3pm–7pm weekdays, 11am–7pm weekends) will be a dynamic electronic sign, but these are more straight forward to implement so they don’t need a trial.