Great South Road and Coles Crescent intersection Improvement Project
Proposal Update March 2025
As part of the Great South Road and Coles Cresent signalisation proposal, people in the area told us there are still concerns with traffic flow during peak hours. The section of Great South Road between Subway Road and Coles Cresent consist of a short merge lane and street parking that can hinder of the flow of traffic.
Extended lane and clearway hours on Great South Road
After further investigation, we are:
Extending the dual lane arrangement from Coles Cresent intersection towards Subway Road intersection.
Planning to install a northbound clearway outside 69 Great South Road and 76-78 Great South Road between to 7am-9 am and 3pm-6pm, Monday-Friday.
This change will ensure this part of Great South Road remains clear and open to the flow of traffic during peak hours on weekdays, when the area is busiest.
We anticipate the new hours for these clearways will go into effect the same as the signalisation upgrade – by May/June 2026.
We will be in touch with residents and businesses in the area at least two weeks prior to the changes taking effect.
Proposal outcome
In August 2025, we proposed improvements to the intersection at Great South Road, Coles Crescent. After reviewing all the feedback we received, we are proceeding with the work as proposed.
What happens next
We anticipate the changes will be constructed in mid-2026. We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.
Community feedback
Thank you for helping us make better decisions for your neighbourhood, informed by your local knowledge. For more information, please see the engagement summary report.
Heads Up! We are proposing to signalise this intersection and provide two signalised crossings to improve safety for all road users
This project is part of Auckland Transport's High-Risk Intersection Programme, a safety improvement programme that prioritises safety interventions at high-rik intersections in Auckland.
Between 2017 and 2024, 29 crashes were reported at this location, including one serious and 13 minor injury crashes. A significant number of these crashes involved right-turning vehicles and vulnerable road users. Key issues identified include poor visibility, difficulty in finding safe gaps in traffic, increasing turning movements due to Coles Crescent being used as a bypass, and a lack of pedestrian crossing facilities.
The project aims to address these safety and operational concerns, thereby enhancing safety for all road users.
What changes are we proposing?
Install a signalised intersection with pedestrian crossings on Coles Crescent and the Great South Road south approach
Install associated road markings and signage to support the signalisation
Reconstruct footpaths to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility
Relocate the bus stop outside #71 Great South Road to further south
- Removal of two car parks on Coles Crescent to formalise the signalised intersection
Signalising the intersection controls all movements and manages the traffic flow, while prioritising safe crossings for pedestrians.
Safer pedestrian crossing facilities will make it easier and more enjoyable for you, our Tamariki, and the community to navigate your neighbourhood with confidence.
- Parking changes will involve removing two parking spaces on Coles Crescent (see plan for details) and painting broken yellow lines to provide queuing spaces for vehicles, ensuring that pedestrians crossing the road can see approaching vehicles clearly.
What happens next
The survey has now been closed, and we are reviewing the feedback.
We'll post the outcome of this proposal and a summary of community feedback on our website.
Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.
