Selwyn Street and Arthur Street Intersection Improvement Project
Proposal outcome
In August 2025, we proposed changes the Selwyn Street, Arthur Street intersection, Onehunga. After reviewing all the feedback we received, we are proceeding with the work with the following changes.
- Remove the speed cushion on Arthur Street approaches to minimise the risk of excess noise and vibration on the minor road corridors.
What happens next
We anticipate the changes will be constructed in March 2024. We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.
Community feedback
Thank you for helping us make better decisions for your neighbourhood, informed by your local knowledge.
Updated plan
About the project
Making the Selwyn Street and Arthur Street intersection safer for all road users!
This project is part of Auckland Transport's High-Risk Intersection programme, a safety improvement programme that prioritises safety interventions at high-risk intersections in Auckland.
Between 2018 and 2025, 34 crashes occurred at the intersection, resulting in 1 serious injury and 12 minor injuries, primarily due to turning or failure to give way. Contributing factors include poor visibility, high approach speeds, and inadequate pedestrian facilities that are misaligned with the desire lines to nearby shops and schools.
We are proposing the following safety improvements:
Installing a mountable urban roundabout, including any associated signage and road markings.
Installing speed cushions on all approaches and traffic islands to slow approaching traffic and improve vehicle deflection when entering the roundabout.
Providing pedestrian crossings on all four legs of the intersection, including the removal of the existing pedestrian refuge islands on Selwyn Street near #74 and #110.
- Installing two driver feedback signs on Selwyn Street, one outside #68 and another outside #83.
The proposal is expected to significantly reduce the likelihood of crashes at the intersection and reduce vehicle speeds in the area. It is also expected to improve safety and amenities for pedestrians.
Benefits and Impacts
The roundabout will slow traffic speeds, making it safer for bus and other heavy vehicle movements, as well as for turning and crossing.
Safer pedestrian crossing facilities will make it easier and more enjoyable for you, our tamariki, and the community to navigate your neighbourhood with confidence.
Parking changes will involve reprioritising two parking spaces, one on Arthur Street to accommodate the new pedestrian crossing and another on Selwyn Street to formalise the broken yellow lines opposite the Harbour View Terrace intersection.
What happens next
The survey has now been closed, and we are reviewing the feedback.
We’ll post the outcome of this proposal and a summary of community feedback on our website.
Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.
