What |
We’re making two intersections on Moorhouse Avenue safer and more accessible. |
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Why |
These intersections are key access points for Ara, the growing south-east central neighbourhood, as well as for One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. These improvements will significantly improve pedestrian safety when crossing Moorhouse Avenue. |
Where |
Moorhouse Avenue, Gasson Street and Madras Street intersection and Moorhouse Avenue, Barbadoes Street and Waltham Road intersection. |
When |
13 October 2025 to 7 November 2025. Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. Some work will be carried out at night during this period (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is CORDE. Phone 03 318 8320 (press 6 for construction), Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm or email construction@corde.nz. |
Details
We’re carrying out safety improvements on Moorhouse Avenue. To minimise disruption, some of the work will be completed overnight, between 8pm and 6am. Work will take place at both intersections concurrently for the duration of the project. Please see maps below.
Moorhouse Avenue, Gasson Street and Madras Street intersection works involve:
- Installing a new staggered ‘green man’ crossing on the east side of the intersection with a waiting area in the current raised central median.
- Retaining the north-west slip lane from Moorhouse Avenue onto Madras Street with a priority crossing on a safer speed platform to slow traffic down.
- Installing priority crossings and speed humps on the existing slip lanes from Gasson Street onto Moorhouse Avenue and from Moorhouse Avenue onto Gasson Street.
- Repainting road markings, including cycle lanes.
Moorhouse Avenue, Barbadoes Street and Waltham Road intersection works involve:
- Installing a new staggered ‘green man’ crossing on the east side of the intersection with a waiting area in the current central median strip.
- Installing a priority crossing and speed hump on the existing slip lane from Moorhouse Avenue onto Waltham Road.
- Repainting road markings, including cycle lanes.
Traffic Impacts:
- Moorhouse Avenue will be reduced to two lanes in both directions between Fitzgerald Avenue and Madras Street from Monday, 13 October to Friday, 7 November.
- Madras Street will be reduced to one lane heading north between Moorhouse Avenue and Allen Street from Monday, 13 October to Wednesday, 22 October.
- Gasson Street will be reduced to one lane heading north between Carlyle Street and Madras Street from Monday, 13 October to Friday, 7 November.
- Left turn lanes at the following intersections will be closed from Monday, 13 October to Wednesday, 22 October:
o Gasson Street onto Moorhouse Avenue
o Moorhouse Avenue onto Gasson Street
o Moorhouse Avenue onto Waltham Road
o Moorhouse Avenue onto Madras Street
Vehicles will still be able to turn left from the main traffic lane.
Information for businesses and residents:
- Temporary traffic management (road cones, signs) will be in place as part of the works.
- At times there will be shoulder closures.
- Some parking will be temporarily removed during works.
- We’re maintaining business, pedestrian and cyclist access at all times.
- There will be footpath access around the work site.
- There will be increased construction noise and vibration at times, and we will do our best to keep this to a minimum.
- The timing of the work and certain activities will depend on the weather and the roads.
- Please follow the temporary 30kph speed limit in place to keep everyone safe.
Please look out for CORDE staff and follow the signage on site, if you need direction, please approach a staff member who will be able to assist.
We know this work can be disruptive, and we appreciate your co-operation and understanding.
Ngā mihi nui, thanks for your patience while we work at these intersections.
Please advise us via the contact information above if you have any specific property requirements e.g. medical visits, home help, large vehicle deliveries, or any planned works.
Map
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.
