We’re making it safer and easier to use the intersection of Langdons Road and Greers Road in Bishopdale by installing new traffic lights and modifying the road layout. The adjacent Reynolds Avenue will become left in/left out only at Greers Road.
Our construction programme runs from 6 August to the end of November 2024. For the most up-to-date information on the timing of different traffic impacts, see the table below. Other information can be found on the start works notice(external link).
Date | Traffic impact |
1 October (6am) to 5 October (6pm) 2024 |
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5 October (6pm) to end of November 2024 |
The one-way system for eastbound traffic on Langdons Road between Greers Road and Morrison Avenue may be required for a short period during this time. This page will be updated when any timings are confirmed. |
Detour maps
During the intersection closure between 1 to 5 October, several detours will be signposted to direct traffic around the closure points. The roads used for detours are marked on the map below.
While the Greers/Langdons intersection is closed, the detour route around the night closure at Langdons Road railway crossing – at the eastern end – will adapt as follows:
During periods where the eastbound one-way system is in place on Langdons Road (see table above), there will be signposted detours to redirect westbound traffic around the lane closure. A map showing this primary detour route can be found below.
Detours for residents affected by the closure of Reynolds Avenue (at Greers Road) will be signposted throughout the project. For simplicity, the map just shows ‘resident access’ points on the detour routes with orange arrow markers.
Why an upgrade is needed
Approximately 29,000 people travel through this area every day. The intersection has faced increased traffic flow due to the development and expansion of businesses in the area.
The installation of traffic lights will reduce delays for turning traffic, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and help to reduce the volume of traffic shortcutting through adjacent neighbourhood streets.
Safety upgrades
We're making this area way safer and easier to use, by:
- Adding new turning lanes and cycle lanes on all approaches of the Greers Road/ Langdons Road intersection to improve traffic flow and cycle safety.
- Installing signalised pedestrian crossings to help people of all ages to cross the road safely.
- Constructing new footpaths and shared paths.
- Updating the layout of the adjacent intersection of Greers Road and Reynolds Avenue. This intersection will become left in/left out only, with right turns restricted to mitigate potential safety and operational issues that could occur due to the close proximity of the two intersections.
The work also includes:
- Underground utility works.
- Kerb and channel replacement.
- New road surfacing.
- Line markings.
Consultation and decision-making
The elected Council approved these plans in February 2024, following a period of public consultation(external link) in October 2023.
The approved plans were endorsed by the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Boards(external link) in December 2023.