Improving safety for children walking to and from Lincoln Heights School
About the project
We have a request from Lincoln Heights School in Massey to formalise closing a section of Keegan Drive during school pick up and drop off times, making it a “School Street”. This makes the street an official no-access area during specific times.
Illegal parking near the school gate during busy hours in the morning and afternoon creates safety and accessibility issues for students and residents along Keegan Drive.
The changes we’re making
Setting up cones from #13 Keegan Drive to #42 Keegan Drive to create a barrier during school pick up (8.15am to 9.15am) and drop off times (2.15pm to 3.15pm)
Installing “School Street” signs indicating the time the road is being closed during school days
Restricted access is for non-residents during the scheduled times. There will be an assigned staff member managing the traffic cones to ensure access for residents.
Benefits to your community:
- Ensures tamariki can walk safely outside the school gate especially during busy hours
- Gives everyone a better view of the road as the area outside the school is always kept clear
- Relieves traffic issues and congestion for residents during pick up and drop off hours as parents and caregivers can only park outside the restricted section of Keegan Drive
What happens next
We are looking at installing these changes by 2025- School Term 4.
We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any work taking place.
Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.
We encourage the community to monitor and observe the impact of these changes and provide their insights once the “School Street” is in place, so we can address concerns and make improvements as needed.
How to contact us
If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz(External link) or leave us a comment on our website by 29 August 2025.
