Safe walking connections on Seymour Road, Sunnyvale

About this project

Heads up! We’ll be improving crossing safety on Seymour Road, Sunnyvale.

Growing communities means busier roads – so we need to improve crossing facilities and make travelling locally safer for everyone!

The upgraded crossing facility will prioritise people crossing, especially our tamariki, and the local community.

The changes we’re making:

• Upgrade existing crossing island to a zebra crossing (not raised) with wider central island.
• Upgrading existing footpath to a shared path to keep people on foot and cyclists connected safely
• Upgrade the footpath and pram crossings on either side of the crossing.
• Install new tactile pavers which are yellow guidance markers to help visually impaired people find their way to the crossing and safely cross the road.
• Install belisha beacons signs by the crossing. These are orange discs which warn motorists they are approaching a crossing especially at night
• Install skid-resistant surfacing on both lanes approaching the crossing. This aims to reduce speeds to minimise the risk of accidents. It also improves vehicle grip especially during wet weather conditions.
• Widen and improve the shared path entrance to the Apple Orchard Way to make it more accessible and safer for people walking and cycling
• Painting no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) on the approaches to the crossing. This clears access and prevents cars from parking near the crossing and improves sight lines.
• Install new signs and paint new road markings so motorists know they are approaching a crossing

Benefits for your community:

• Safer crossings for the community, especially children and people with different accessibility needs.
• Encourages walking, biking, and scootering – which is healthier and better for the environment.
• New road markings and signs clarify right of way, improve safety by minimising risk of collisions, and ensures compliance with traffic regulations.

What happens next

We will install these changes by February 2026

Any changes to the designs will be updated on this page.

We will be in touch with 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(External link), Phone on 09 355 3553 or leave us a comment on our website by 8 September 2025.