What |
We’re removing the temporary speed cushions and installing permanent asphalt speed humps, signage and road markings. |
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Why |
This busy roundabout is well used by people cycling, driving, scooting and walking, including to and from schools in the area. We’re completing these safety improvements to make this roundabout safer for everyone. |
Where |
Grahams Road / Waimairi Road Roundabout. |
When |
17 August 2024. Saturday, 7am to 7pm (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Higgins Contractors Ltd. Phone Bryony Bunting on 027 218 0945 for enquiries about this work or Christine Crichton on 027 285 2023 for general enquiries, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. |
Details
The Christchurch City Council has been trialling safety features at this roundabout since July 2023. These features have included low-cost speed cushions, handrails in the pedestrian refuge islands, and cycle ‘sharrows’ to indicate shared lanes for bikes and cars.
We’ll be replacing the speed cushions with permanent speed humps on each approach to the roundabout, as well as installing supporting signage and road markings. Speed humps are designed to slow traffic down, which helps to give people more time to react and avoid a crash. The impact of a crash is also less severe at lower speeds.
What you need to know:
- There will be cones and construction vehicles whilst work is being carried out.
- Traffic and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
- Work will be rescheduled if the weather is bad.
- There may be periods of noise and vibration, although we will aim to keep this to a minimum.
Please be aware of the following hazards:
- Movement of construction equipment around the site.
- Uneven surfaces on the footpath.
- Restricted traffic movement due to traffic management plan.
- Pedestrians and cyclists.
Driveway access
- Access to properties will be maintained.
- However, we may need to work in front of driveways from time to time.
- We’ll try to give you plenty notice of this. However, if you need to get into or out of your property and we are in the way, please just talk to one of our friendly staff and we will make sure you can use your driveway.
Noise
There may be increased noise, dust and vibrations during work but it shouldn’t impact on your power, water, gas or phone services.
Safety
Safety is our biggest priority so please keep children and pets away from worksites.
Bins
Please put your bins out as usual before 6am on your collection day. Our crew will move and return them if needed.
