We’re making it safer and easier to use the intersection of Langdons Road and Greers Road in Bishopdale by installing new traffic lights and modifying the road layout.
Our construction programme runs from 6 August to the end of November. Find out more information on the start works notice(external link) or see below for a summary of the dates and traffic impacts.
Date | Traffic impact |
6 August to 11 August 2024 |
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12 August to early September 2024 |
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Early September to late September 2024 |
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Late September to the end of November 2024 |
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Detour map
From 12 August to 30 November 2024, when the eastbound one-way system is in place on Langdons Road, there will be signposted detours to redirect westbound traffic around the closure points. At times during this period, two-way traffic will be reinstated.
A map showing the primary detour route can be found below. Detours for residents will also be signposted but for simplicity, the map just shows ‘resident access’ points with orange arrow markers.
Thanks for your patience as we're working in the area.
Why an upgrade is needed
Approximately 29,000 people travel through this area every day. The intersection has faced increased traffic flow due to the development and expansion of businesses in the area.
The installation of traffic lights will reduce delays for turning traffic, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and help to reduce the volume of traffic shortcutting through adjacent neighbourhood streets.
Safety upgrades
We're making this area way safer and easier to use, by:
- Adding new turning lanes and cycle lanes on all approaches of the Greers Road/ Langdons Road intersection to improve traffic flow and cycle safety.
- Installing signalised pedestrian crossings to help people of all ages to cross the road safely.
- Constructing new footpaths and shared paths.
- Updating the layout of the adjacent intersection of Greers Road and Reynolds Avenue. This intersection will become left in/left out only, with right turns restricted to mitigate potential safety and operational issues that could occur due to the close proximity of the two intersections.
The work also includes:
- Underground utility works.
- Kerb and channel replacement.
- New road surfacing.
- Line markings.
Consultation and decision-making
The elected Council approved these plans in February 2024, following a period of public consultation(external link) in October 2023.
The approved plans were endorsed by the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood and Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Boards(external link) in December 2023.