Chaneys Corner, Proposed Intersection Safety Improvement
Christchurch City Council proposes to make changes to improve safety at the Chaneys Corner intersection.
Project status: Decision made
Open for feedback: 28 September 2017 to 27 October 2017
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Chaneys Corner intersection, looking north.
Christchurch City Council proposes to make changes to improve safety at the Chaneys Corner intersection, with 19 reported crashes in the six-year period, 2010-2016.
As part of this work, we will create a left hand turning slip lane for motorists travelling north on Marshland Road who want to turn left to access the northern motorway. This will allow clear separation from vehicles travelling straight ahead, reducing uncertainty for vehicles coming from Old Main North Road. The Old Main North Road Give Way will be changed to a Stop sign to make it consistent with the Spencerville Road approach and reduce confusion regarding priorities. Updated warning signs will be installed on Marshland Road as an early advisory to motorists.
We would like to receive your feedback on this proposal.
Investigations
Traffic lights and a roundabout were considered as part of the investigations into improving this intersection. Traffic lights have been discounted for the following reasons:
- Traffic is anticipated to reduce drastically with the completion of the Northern Arterial.
- They would cause significant delays to vehicles on Marshland Road.
- The pattern of accidents would change and would increase in severity.
A roundabout is not suitable for this location due to the unbalanced number of vehicles at the four approaches to this intersection.
Decision making process
All feedback will be considered by the project team, prior to a staff recommendation being made to the Papanui Innes Community Board. The Community Board will consider the staff recommendation and community
feedback prior to making a decision on the proposal. In advance of the meeting, all submitters will receive information about the consultation summary, staff recommendation and the meeting time and location.
Timeline
Consultation starts - Thursday 28 September 2017
Consultation closes - Friday 27 October 2017
Submitters notified of the consultation results - February 2018
Papanui - Innes Community Board decisions meeting - February 2018
Project start (subject to approval) - Mid 2018
Chaneys Corner intersection, looking east.