Improving safety and accessibility on Piripiri Point Drive, Long Bay

About the Project

We’re responding to safety concerns raised by residents and making improvements to help everyone feel safer and more confident when using Piripiri Point Drive in Long Bay.

Thanks to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Transport Capital Fund, we’re now able to deliver upgrades that will make it easier and safer for people walking, cycling, scooting, and driving.

The changes we're making in May 2026

• Install four* speed humps on Piripiri Point Drive to encourage slower, safer driving and reduce the risk of crashes. Speed humps are raised sections of the road designed to calm traffic and improve safety for all road users.
• Install new street lights at each speed hump to improve visibility and safety for everyone using the street especially at night.
• Install wooden bollards with connecting chains along the berm to protect green spaces from vehicle damage while keeping the area accessible for people walking.
• Apply red ‘SLOW’ road markings to remind drivers to take extra care and maintain safe speeds.

*Fourth speed hump subject to funding.

A drawing showing the changes is available to download on the right hand side

Benefits to your community

• Safer journeys for everyone – Slower speeds and better lighting help reduce crashes and make the street safer for people of all ages.
• Protecting your neighbourhood – Bollards help protect the berm from damage and keep the area looking tidy.
• Reducing anti-social behaviour – Traffic calming helps discourage boy-racing and unsafe driving.
• Better visibility at night – New lighting makes the road easier to navigate, improving safety for all road users.

What happens next

• We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.
• Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.

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 or leave us a comment below by Dec 18, 2025