We're improving intersections and crossing points to make this busy area safer for everyone.
We're currently making safety improvements at intersections and crossing points in Upper Riccarton. This will make it safer and easier for everyone to get around this busy area, regardless of how they travel.
Between August and October, we're:
- Installing safe speed platforms on the approaches to the Riccarton Road/Hansons Lane/Waimairi Road intersection.
- Removing the slip lane from Riccarton Road onto Waimairi Road.
- Adding a new signalised crossing on Waimairi Road, between Riccarton Road and Bowen Street, outside the Bush Inn Centre.
- Adding cycle lanes on Waimairi Road and changing the bus stop and parking markings.
- Installing speed humps on Angela Street, Brake Street, Leslie Street and Bowen Street.
- Installing a pedestrian refuge island on Yaldhurst Road close to the intersection with Brake Street.
- Removing the left turn slip lane from Main South Road into Curletts Road and providing a left turn lane at the signals.
We're working overnight to minimise disruption. Some on-street parking will be temporarily removed during this period.
There were 35 reported crashes at the intersection of Riccarton Road, Hansons Lane and Waimairi Road over 10 years, including incidents where a motorcyclist was killed and another seriously injured.
Public feedback on the plans was received in late 2023(external link). These safety improvements were then approved by the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board and Council.
Options to improve the Main South, Yaldhurst and Riccarton Road intersection will be considered by Councillors at an upcoming meeting. Any approved layout changes approved at this intersection will not be constructed until a later date.
Please see the start works notice(external link) for more information about traffic impacts.
You can read more about this work in our Newsline story(external link).