Improving crossing safety along Parrs Cross Road, Glen Eden

About this project

Heads up! We’ll be improving crossing safety on Parrs Cross Road, Glen Eden.

Growing communities means busier roads – so we need to improve crossing facilities and make travelling locally safer for everyone!

Thanks to the Waitakere Ranges Local Board Capital Transport Fund, the new crossing facilities will prioritise people crossing especially our tamariki, and the local community.

The changes we’re making:

• Upgrading existing refuge to a zebra crossing (not raised) with wider central islands.
• Installing new signage and lighting associated with the upgraded zebra crossing.
• Upgrading the footpath, remove existing pram crossing and installing wider pram crossings on either side.
• Install new tactile pavers, which are yellow guidance markers to help visually impaired people find their way to the crossing and safely cross the road.
• Install belisha beacon signs by the crossing. These are orange discs which warn motorists they are approaching a crossing, especially at night.
• Painting no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) on the approaches to the crossing. This clears access and prevents cars from parking near the crossing and improves sight lines.

Benefits for your community:

• Safer crossings for children and people with different accessibility needs
• Encourages walking, biking and scootering- which is healthier and better for the environment
• Clearer road markings and signage increase driver awareness and improve visibility around the crossing

What happens next

We will install these changes by February 2026

Any changes to the designs will be updated on this page.

We will be in touch with residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.

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), Phone on 09 355 3553 or leave us a comment on our website by 8 September 2025.