Auckland Transport is planning to install new traffic signals and pedestrian crossings at this intersection to make it safer, easier, and more reliable for people to move through this growing area—particularly ahead of the opening of Karanga-a-Hape Station as part of the City Rail Link.

This project is funded through the Infrastructure and Place – First and Final Leg Fund, supporting safer and more people-focused connections in the city centre.

Why are the changes needed?

Hopetoun Street currently has no formal pedestrian crossings between Ponsonby Road and Pitt Street, despite high levels of pedestrian activity and increasing traffic demand. With the City Rail Link nearing completion, this intersection is expected to experience a significant increase in foot traffic, vehicle movements, servicing activity, and pick‑up and drop‑off trips—particularly as it becomes the primary access point for Karanga‑a‑Hape Station.

These changes are intended to:

• Improve safety for people crossing Hopetoun Street and Beresford Square

• Manage traffic more efficiently as demand increases

• Future‑proof the intersection for long‑term growth in the city centre

What we’re planning to do

Subject to final approvals, we’re planning to signalise the Hopetoun Street and Beresford Square intersection, including:

• Installing new traffic signals to safely manage vehicle movements
• Providing signalised pedestrian crossings on all approaches
• Improving conditions for cyclists and general traffic through clearer traffic operations
• Supporting safe and efficient pick‑up and drop‑off activity near Karanga‑a‑Hape Station

You can see where these changes will be made on the attached plan.

How this will benefit your neighbourhood

These upgrades will support a safer, more accessible, and a better connected city centre by:

• Providing a safe and formal crossing point over Hopetoun Street, where none currently exists
• Improving safety and resilience for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers
• Supporting the successful integration of the City Rail Link into the surrounding street network
• Helping the area safely accommodate increased pedestrian and traffic growth over time