About the project

Safety improvements at the Pakuranga Road, Hutchinsons Road, and Aberfeldy Avenue 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 Pakuranga Road, Hutchinsons Road, and Aberfeldy Avenue, which is currently ranked as the 7^th highest risk intersection in Auckland due to its poor crash history involving turning movements. The proposal is expected to significantly reduce the likelihood of crashes at the intersection and enhance safety for all road users.
3. Crash history: between 2020 and 2024, 14 crashes were reported, including four serious injury crashes and six minor injury crashes. Seven of these crashes involved vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists, or motorcyclists). The severity of these high-risk crash types underscores the need for safety enhancements, particularly when considering the mix of surrounding land uses.

What we’re planning to do before June 2027

We are proposing the following safety upgrades at the Pakuranga Road, Hutchinsons Road, and Aberfeldy Avenue intersection:

• Install traffic lights and create new pedestrian crossings at the intersection
• Widening footpaths around the intersection
• Adding cycle ramps to provide safer access for people on bikes
• Relocating existing bus stops closer to the new signals so passengers have a safe place to cross Pakuranga Road
• Ensuring safe access to nearby destinations, including supermarkets, petrol stations, reserves, and the fire station
• As a result, 6 parking spaces will be removed

How will the proposal impact traffic?

We have carefully looked at ways to improve the Pakuranga Road corridor. When the Hutchinsons Road and Aberfeldy Avenue intersection is upgraded with new traffic signals, it will be coordinated with the existing signals at Aviemore Drive and the Howick Fire Station. This means any impact on travel times along Pakuranga Road will be kept to a minimum.

We've also modelled the expected travel time for people driving along Pakuranga Road, between Cromdale Avenue and Fortunes Road. The results showed that compared to now, the increase in travel time during the peak periods would be less than 30 seconds on average.

To help you know more about the smart signals, please watch the following video:

Proposed change drawings

You can view and download the full drawings from the Documents section.

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.

• Improved safety for people turning at the intersection
• Safe crossing for bus stop users and people accessing local facilities
• 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, or travelling through the area.

What happens next

We want to hear your feedback on:

• Any local knowledge or observations that may help refine the design
• Any operational considerations we should be aware of
• Suggestions that could improve the final layout or construction approach

How to provide feedback

Please fill out the survey on our website if you would like to share local knowledge, show your support for the project, or let us know if we have missed anything. Alternatively, email us at engagementfeedback@johnstaff.co.nz. Please use “Pakuranga–Hutchinsons Intersection” in the subject line.

We would love to hear your feedback until 29 May 2026