The Royal Road improvements project runs along Royal Road at the intersections of Makora Road and Royal Road southbound on-ramp. This project aims to improve safety, provide better connections for people walking/cycling, making these more resilient and efficient so people can choose how they travel.
As Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland continues to grow, this key route will become even more important. We need to start designing our networks and infrastructure in a manner that gets people to where they’re going safely, and make it more productive to travel by bus, walking or cycling which will contribute to a more connected and vibrant city both now and into the future.
The Royal Road improvements project aims to:
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December 2023
We heard your thoughts on improving the visibility for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists around corners and ensuring there is no parking on shared use paths. We also understand from the feedback that this area is getting a lot busier and there are school students in the vicinity, hence the majority of respondents are very much in favour of the proposed changes especially with regards to safety and access.
From these insights, we have now developed the detailed design with your feedback incorporated.
The main changes made are:
March 2024
After completing further review of the detail design established late last year, some additional changes have been made to the final design.
The additional changes are:
This project is part of the Auckland Network Optimisation (ANO) programme. The aim of ANO is to increase the effectiveness and productivity of Auckland’s network, with relatively inexpensive and quick changes to our roads and paths, to improve efficiency, agility, safety and support economic growth outcomes.
It is a joint programme between Waka Kotahi and Auckland Transport that seeks to enhance people and goods movement, access and efficiency, and provide better transport options to contribute to a healthier and resilient future transport network where everyone can get where they need to safely and efficiently.
No. The limit of works does not include improvements specific to the shared path. However, this project will create a more direct connection from the Makora Road cycle path to the northwestern cycleway on the northern side of Royal Road.
CloseThe Northwestern cycleway counter at Te Atatu shows an average of 504 cyclists daily. We anticipate that with the better connection and further housing developments around this area, the average will increase.
CloseIntroducing a new crossing at the Makora Road intersection will slightly increase travel time due to the additional phase required. The new crossings will always rest on green for motorists unless a pedestrian or cyclist calls for them. However, given the surrounding land use, it’s expected that the lights will be called on predominantly during the weekdays at school drop-off and pick-up periods.
CloseWe acknowledge that people are vulnerable, and make mistakes on the road, therefore, incorporating the vision zero principles into urban areas and street designs are critical.
The creation of the signalised crossing on the eastern side of Makora Road and footpath widening, creates a safer environment and is therefore designed for human vulnerability.
It enables people to feel more connected with their communities, allows people to have choices on how they travel, and makes transport improvements for everyone.
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We are keen to understand what stakeholders, businesses and the local community think, and we undertook targeted engagement with parties along this route. The consultation period closed on 22 September 2023.
CloseThe construction duration is likely to be four weeks. However, this will be dependent on the construction methodology developed. Given the importance of this corridor we will want to consider the methodology carefully to keep construction impacts to a minimum.
CloseOnce our engagement period closes our timeline will follow as below:
Auckland System Management (ASM) will be completing construction of this project and at this stage it is likely they will commence construction from late May 2024. In advance of this, they will be communicating any updates and potential disruptions.
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