Consultation Outcome
After reviewing the feedback received, we are proceeding with no changes to our proposal for Ingram Road, Papakura.
What happens next
We anticipate these changes will be installed before the end of 2025. We’ll be in touch with residents before any changes take place.
To stay informed of construction email Projects@at.govt.nz subject Ingram Road
Community feedback
How do the proposed improvements aim to reduce accidents?
Our proposal is a combination of solutions working together to improve safety
• Creating a flush median - will increase the distance separation between opposing lanes, which is a simple and effective way to help prevent a potential crash if someone makes a mistake.
• High friction surfacing for southbound drivers - will give extra stopping ability and help the driver regain control before colliding with opposing traffic, fences, parked cars, or signage.
• The surfacing will be painted a different colour to alert drivers to an approaching bend in the road.
• Repositioning the yellow chevron board signs to better alert drivers to the approaching corner
• Removing parking on the inside corner to improve driver visibility. However we dont plan to remove all roadside parking. We are keeping parking outside the corner of the road as parking can help reduce driver speeds too.
Suggestions from the feedback:
Installing speed humps to slow traffic
We did consider speed humps but unfortunately the area has weak soils and would make general road vibration issues worse, especially from heavy vehicles travelling over speed humps. This would result in noise and vibration issues for the neighbouring properties if raised speed calming measures were installed.
Electronic speed signage
We are looking at using electronic driver feedback signs as another solution to warn drivers about their speed when entering the curve.
Suggestion on the flush median extent
Our plan to remove parking on the inside corner will create enough space for vehicles to pass a stopped car. Unfortunately, we can’t extend the flush median or justify removing more parking from #5 to #9, because the driveways across from each other already create areas where parking isn’t allowed, and helps cars get past a stopped vehicle. Plus, drivers already have enough visibility to stop in time if needed.
Further removal of parking might lead to speeding, which goes against the goal of this improvement.
Installing more road signage
We try to avoid signage clutter to provide only essential road information signs. Installing a conceal access sign and hidden queue sign are not justified for the situation, particularly where private driveways are generally expected on urban roads.
Installing more broken yellow lines (no parking at all times)
We considered adding more broken yellow lines on the outside corner of the road. However, we cannot justify this change as the road is wide enough for parking on one side with the proposed improvements.
Our proposal to remove parking on the inside corner is due to driver visibility restrictions and the increased hazard parking would pose. Also, roadside parking can help reduce driver speeds. Further removal of parking might lead to speeding, which goes against the goal of this project.
Our Proposal
We have received requests from the community to help drivers navigate safely around the bend of Ingram Street.
The most common crash pattern at this location involves southbound drivers losing control while navigating the bend, resulting in collisions with opposing traffic or hitting parked vehicles and fences. Weather conditions, too, can impact the surface of the road.
To address these safety concerns, we plan to create a flush median to provide a separate space between opposing traffic lanes, install broken yellow lines, and apply a skid resistance road treatment.
We must reallocate 14 on-street parking space, which sounds like a significant move, but it’s all for safety improvements. Sometimes, making this kind of change can be a bit challenging, but prioritising safety is always a positive step.
Planned changes:
- Apply high friction surface treatment to the road to increase skid resistance (vehicle traction) and reduce the risk of accidents.
- Create a flush median.
- Install broken yellow lines at the inside corner of the bend to accommodate the flush median.
- Improve and relocate driver awareness signage.
Benefits of the proposed changes are:
We expect these changes will improve overall road safety in the neighbourhood and benefit all road users and our communities.
