Patteson Avenue (Mission Bay) - Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Project update: Construction starting soon

Works will take place from 1 June to 30 June, between 7am and 7pm.

Auckland Transport contractors will be installing a new pedestrian refuge crossing and carrying out safety improvements to the road. These changes will make it safer and easier for people to cross, especially tamariki and those accessing the reserve, playground, bus stops, and nearby facilities.

What to expect during construction

While work is underway, there will be some temporary changes:

• Patteson Avenue will be closed, with traffic controllers on site to help manage access
• Residents will still be able to access their properties, but there may be short delays
• On‑street parking will be limited, and you may need to park on nearby streets and walk
• Detours will be in place, with a small delay expected
• Some bus stops will be temporarily closed, with alternative stops available

You can use the AT Mobile app to stay updated on bus routes and stop changes.

Safety during works

Traffic controllers will be on site at all times to help guide people safely through the area.

Please follow all signage and directions while works are underway.

Work location

See the map below showing where the works will take place in red.

More information

We have shared a work notification letter with nearby residents, including a detour map and more details about the construction.

For construction-related queries, you can contact the contractor directly:
Arnel Agor Jr
Phone: 021 223 0678

For project related queries, email: info@at.govt.nz

Consultation Outcome

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the proposed safety improvements for Patteson Avenue.

The summary engagement report is now available. This report outlines what we heard from the community and key stakeholders, and how this feedback will inform next steps for the project.

Read the full report: Engagement feedback summary report

What happens next

After reviewing all the feedback received, the Ōrākei Local Board has endorsed this project to proceed to construction.

Thank you again for your input and support.

About the project

The Ōrākei Local Board and Auckland Transport are working together to make it easier and safer for people to cross the road on Patteson Avenue. We’ve heard from the community that crossing safely here is a concern, especially for tamariki, whānau, and people heading to the reserve, playground, Mission Bay Kindergarten, or nearby bus stops.

We want to hear your feedback on the proposed improvements.

What we’re proposing

To improve safety and access, we’re proposing to:

• Install a new pedestrian refuge crossing in the centre of the road (This is a small, raised island that lets you cross in two stages, with a safe place to pause in the middle.)
  
• Relocate two bus stops to outside #83 and #86 Patteson Avenue
  
• Install tactile pavers (yellow textured markers) to help people who are blind or have low vision
• Paint broken yellow lines (No Stopping At All Times) around the new bus stops and the refuge crossing to improve visibility and safety. This will result in the removal of 13 parking spaces.
  
• Add 3 new parking spaces in the desirable pull-in bay area in front of the reserve to help offset some of the parking loss.
• Add pram crossings on either side of the road to improve accessibility for people with strollers, wheelchairs, or mobility aids.
• Click here to see full view of the proposal plan

Consultation drawing showing what these improvements look like

How this benefits your community

These proposed changes will:

• Make it safer and easier to cross the road.
• Provide safer access to the reserve, playground, bus stop, and nearby facilities.
• Improve accessibility for whānau, tamariki and people with mobility challenges.
• Add a refuge crossing that lets people cross in two stages. This helps traffic flow better than a raised or signalised crossing, because vehicles don’t have to stop but people can still cross safely.

This project is funded by the Local Board Transport Capital Fund Programme which supports improvements based on community priorities. The improvements will be delivered by Auckland Transport on behalf of your local board.