What |
We’re installing a new signalised crossing on Milton Street, just northeast of Simeon Street. This includes a safe speed platform and new kerb build outs. |
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Why |
This signalised crossing will make it safer for people walking, cycling and scooting to cross the road. These improvements will also create more space for people using the footpaths and improve the visibility of the traffic signals. |
Where |
Between 35 and 59 Milton Street and 5 and 10 Simeon Street, Spreydon. |
When |
8 September 2025 to 11 October 2025. Monday to Friday, 7am and 7pm and one night of work on Sunday 14 September from 7pm-7am (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Isaac Construction. Phone the Communication Advisor on 027 406 2465, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, or email communications@isaac.co.nz |
Details
From Monday 8 September 2025, we will be installing a new pedestrian crossing on Milton Street, just northeast of the intersection of Simeon Street.
The improvements include new traffic lights, a safe speed platform, wider footpaths, new kerb and channel, additional stormwater infrastructure, and landscaping.
Temporary traffic management will be in place while we complete this work.
We’ll be working overnight on Sunday 14 September to enable the installation of traffic lights.
Additional night work may be required at times, however, we will be in touch with more information at a later date.
Impacts on traffic during our work:
· There will be no-entry to Milton Street from the northeast end of Simeon Street.
· Access to Simeon Street from Milton Street will be maintained.
· Cyclists will need to merge with the traffic through the work site.
· We will need to temporarily remove on-street parking to allow space for the works.
· Please follow the signposted detour route and take note of all signage.
· A 30km/h speed limit will be in place so we can keep our team and everyone safe.
Impacts for residents and businesses:
· Access to properties and businesses for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained around the work site where possible.
· Some bus stops will be closed, and bus detours will be in place. Please refer to metroinfo.co.nz/updates for updated bus routes.
· Pedestrians may be detoured at times.
· There will be increased construction noise and vibrations at times, and we will do our best to keep this to a minimum.
· The work will have no impact on any services such as water, electricity, telecommunications and gas.
· The timing of the work and certain activities will depend on the weather and the roads.
· Please put your bins out as usual by 6am on your collection day. Our team will move them and return them if needed.
We appreciate that you’re experiencing a lot of disruption relating to road works in your area at the moment. We’re grateful to the community for your ongoing co-operation and understanding.
Other work in the area:
Orion – Milton to Halswell New Power Cable
Orion are currently undertaking a 66kv upgrade in this area. As the installation of the new signalised crossing on Milton Streets complete, Orion’s contractors will return to this area to thread the cable through the ducts and join the cable together. To enable this work traffic management will remain on Milton Street, near the Simeon Street intersection, until early December.
For more information visit: www.haveyoursay.oriongroup.co.nz/milton-to-halswell-new-power-cable(external link)
Wastewater renewals work will continue on Simeon Street between Milton Street and Coronation Street.
On Simeon Street, there will be one lane of traffic running northbound from Milton Street to Elstow Place. Southbound traffic will be restricted to resident access only.
The contractor is Seipp Construction, for more information contact email hello@seipp.co.nz or on 03 660 0330.
Ngā mihi nui, thank you for your patience while we complete this signalisation work.
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.
