Great South Road and Fort Richard Road intersection improvements

About the project

Safety Improvements at the Great South Road and Fort Richard Road intersection

1. We are proposing to enhance safety at high‐risk intersections throughout Auckland.
2. This project aims to improve safety at the intersection of Great South Road and Fort Richard Road, which has been identified as a high-risk location under Auckland Transport’s High-Risk Intersections Programme due to its poor crash history involving turning movements and currently features a lack of pedestrian crossing facilities. The proposal is expected to significantly reduce the likelihood of crashes at the intersection and enhance the safety for all road users.
3. Crash History: Between 2020 and 2024, 14 crashes were recorded, with six resulting in minor injuries. Notably, majority of these crashes involved turning movements into and out of Fort Richard Road. Although no fatal or serious crashes have occurred, the nature of these high-risk crash types and the mix of surrounding land uses, underscores the need for safety enhancements.

What we’re planning to do before June 2027

We are proposing the following safety upgrades at the Great South Road and Fort Richard Road intersection:

• Install traffic signals and create new pedestrian crossings at the intersection.
• Move the existing signalised pedestrian crossing on Great South Road closer to the intersection for better access.
• Shorten the bus stop and extend ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (broken yellow lines) outside No. 507 Great South Road.
• Improve the road surface, signs and road markings where needed.
• No loss of parking.

You can view the proposed layout in the attached plan.

How this will benefit your neighbourhood

These improvements will make the intersection safer and more convenient for everyone, whether you’re driving, cycling or walking.

• Better traffic flow for vehicles to move through the area

• Safer and easier to turn at the intersection
• Safer and more accessible crossing points for people walking
• A clearer and safer road layout for the community

Overall, the project will improve safety for all users, making it easier to use and better connected for everyone living, working, studying or visiting nearby.

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