Russell Road and Swallow Drive, Manurewa – Safety Improvement
Project Update
Construction will start on the Russell Road and Swallow Drive intersection from 31 March to May 2025. This project aims to address the history of crashes at the Russell Road and Swallow Drive intersection.
When we’ll be working
We will mainly carry out the work during the day between 7am and 5pm.
We will limit night work as much as possible. However, there is some work that we need to do at night to lessen disruption and keep everyone safe. When needed, we will schedule night works between 8pm and 5am.
Click here to view the Notice Letter and Detour Maps
Road Closure Dates
31 March – 7 April 2025
There will be a road closure on Swallow Drive and a lane closure in place on Russell Street, at all times, there will be a lane in each direction operational to ensure congestion is kept to a minimum. See detour maps on the right
A temporary speed limit of 30km/h will be in place. Please follow all signs and traffic directions.
7 April - 14 April 2025
There will be a road closure on Cambridge Road and a lane closure in place on Russell Street, at all times, there will be a lane in each direction operational to ensure congestion is kept to a minimum. See detour maps on the right
A temporary speed limit of 30km/h will be in place. Please follow all signs and traffic directions.
Super Weekends
We will need to close roads and set up detours. Please plan ahead and think about using another route. Click here to see details about super weekend road closure
Contact us
If you have any queries or concerns about this project, please contact AT by:
- Email: projects@at.govt.nz
- Phone: 09 930 5090.
Project history
There have been reported crashes at the Russell Road and Swallow Drive intersection, including one crash that involved a motorcyclist and vehicle.
To make this intersection safer for everyone, whether they're going to work, church, or dropping the kids off to school we will be making some changes.
We plan to install a roundabout at the Russell Road and Swallow Drive intersection
Installing a roundabout makes it clearer and easier for drivers to navigate the intersection, it also encourages people to slow down which helps to reduce the likelihood of further crashes in the future.
To support the roundabout, we will also:
- Remove the right turn bay into Swallow Drive
- Install traffic islands, including a new pedestrian refuge island at the top of Swallow Drive
- Rebuild the footpath near the intersection.
- Rebuild the driveways of 103 and 105 Russell Road
- Install cycle ramps for less confident cyclists to avoid the roundabout
- Install new signage and road marking
Click here to view the design scheme.
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