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 |
27 and 28 August 2024, Tuesday and Wednesday. 5pm to 11pm, (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Higgins Contractors Ltd. Phone Bryony Bunting on 027 218 0945 for enquiries about |
Unfortunately our initial planned date fell through so we have had to readjust our plan a little.
We’ll be making safety improvements at the Grahams Road/Waimairi Road roundabout between the hours of 5pm and 11pm over two nights; Tuesday 27 August and Wednesday 28 August.
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:
Please be aware of the following hazards:
Driveway access