Improving safety and visibility at the intersection of West Coast Road and Scenic Drive, Waiatarua

Engagement Closed

Thank you to everyone who took the time to read about the proposed safety improvements at the intersection of West Coast Road and Scenic Drive. Engagement for this project is now closed. We’re reviewing feedback and will update this page once the project progresses to the next stage.

Upcoming Engagement – Piha Road / Scenic Drive Intersection

We’ll soon be sharing details about a separate project to improve safety at the Piha Road / Scenic Drive intersection. This will involve minor changes such as new signage and road markings.

Keep an eye on the website for updates.

About the project:

We’re responding to community concerns about safety at the intersection of West Coast Road and Scenic Drive in Waiatarua. As part of our road safety programme, we’re adding new measures and signage to make the intersection clearer, safer, and easier to use for all drivers.

This stretch of road has been identified as high-risk for crashes, often involving drivers losing control or head-on collisions. The project aims to improve safety for all road users.

Upcoming Engagement – Piha Road / Scenic Drive Intersection

We’ll soon be sharing details about a separate project to improve safety at the Piha Road / Scenic Drive intersection. This will involve minor changes such as new signage and road markings.

Because many people travel through both intersections, we’re aiming to align engagement for both projects to make it easier for the community to stay informed.

Keep an eye on this page for updates.

The changes we’re making in early 2026:

• Install New "SLOW" road marking on a red surface on Scenic Drive (south approach) to warn motorists to reduce speed.
• Install new High Friction Surfacing on the south approach to help vehicles grip the road better, especially on the bend and near the intersection.
• Replacing the existing curve warning signs with new intersection curve warning signs that are clearer and easier for drivers to see.

A larger drawing showing the changes can be found to the right of this page.

Benefits to your community:

• Safer journeys – The improvements help reduce the risk of crashes and make it safer for everyone using the road.
• Better road outlining & access – It’s easier for vehicles to get around the intersection and move through the area safely.
• Encourages drivers to slow down and take extra care when approaching the intersection and improves visibility between motorists accessing the road.
• New road markings and signs clarify right of way, improve safety by minimising the risk of collisions, and ensure compliance with traffic regulations.

What happens next:

• Any changes to the designs will be updated on this page. We will be in touch with local 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 or leave us a comment on our website by 26 September 2025.