Improving intersection safety on Sunset Road, Sunnynook

About the project

We're making safety improvements at the intersections of Sycamore Drive and Ramp Road with Sunset Road in Sunnynook.

The project aims to make walking, cycling and driving safer, so everyone gets to where they need to and home safely.

The changes we’re making

• Install new traffic lights and controlled crossings at Sunset Road and Sycamore Drive intersection
• Upgrade crossings on each approach to Sunset Road and Sycamore Drive intersection that will include wider footpaths, pram crossings and advance cycle boxes
• Install tactile pavers which are yellow guidance markers at the crossing points to help vision impaired people cross the road safely
• Reconstruct driveways near the intersection of Sunset Road and Sycamore Drive to make way for the planned changes
• Re-allocate road space by removing 5 parking spaces on Sycamore Drive to clear access and improve visibility
• Install new traffic islands to improve traffic flow at Sunset Road and Ramp Road intersection
• Upgrade existing pram crossings at the Ramp Road and Sunset Road intersection

Benefits to your community:

• Safer for Everyone: New traffic lights and traffic light controlled crossings will improve safety for all road users by reducing the chance of crashes and near misses at the intersection.
• Better Traffic Flow: Traffic lights will help manage busy roads, reducing congestion and making it easier for vehicles to move through the area.
• Family-Friendly Design: Widened footpaths, ramps for prams or mobility scooters, and other upgrades will make it easier for families to get around.
• Better for the Community: With schools, parks, and shops nearby, the changes will create safer routes for the community.
• Improved Road Use: Re-allocating road space on Sycamore Drive will provide clear access at the intersection and reduce queueing. This will allow vehicles to turn more easily and safely.

Any change to the plan will be updated on this page.

We will be in touch with the local residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.

How to contact us

If you'd like to speak to someone about our plans, please email us at ATengagement@at.govt.nz(External link) by 10 August 2025.

Feel free to share your local insights or if there's anything we've missed in our comment box below.