Rocks Road Walking and Cycling investigation
The Rocks Road Walk/Cycle investigation is proceeding alongside the Nelson Future Access project, with an aim to improve cycling and pedestrian facilities between Tahunanui Beach and Wakefield Quay.
As part of our recent engagement we asked people to let us know what they think about the work we’ve done on the Rocks Road Walk/Cycle project since 2014.
Rocks Road Walking and Cycling Investigation options
The SH6 Rocks Road Walk/Cycle Facility Options Update Report 2016 explains the walking and cycling options being considered, which are listed below.
1. Minor improvements
This option includes committed improvements identified by the Transport Agency and Nelson City Council, such as resurfacing work to the road and footpath. It also involves incremental improvements to existing on-road facilities and the footpath. There is no widening of the seabed, the existing footpath, or cycle facilities. Cost is $4.9 million.
2. Safety enhancements with reduced lane widths
This includes the improvements outlined in Option 1 above and creates additional cycle and footpath width through narrowing the traffic lanes to 3m. Please note, this option can only be pursued if the state highway is relocated (i.e. Rocks Road becomes a local road). Cost is $8.2 million.
3. On-road cycle lanes in both directions, shared path and reduced parking
This option involves widening the on-road cycle lanes in both directions and creating a 2.9m shared walking and cycling path on the seaward side. Parking between Victoria Road and Richardson Street would be removed. There would be significant seawall widening. Cost is $21.3 million.
4. On-road cycle lanes and shared path
This option involves widening on-road cycle lanes in both directions and creating a 2.9m shared walking and cycling path on the seaward side as in Option 3. Parking between Victoria Road and Richardson Street would be kept. This will require significant seawall widening. Cost is $25.1 million.
Background
For more background information on this project, please refer to Nelson City Council’s website(external link)
The Rocks Road Walk/Cycle Investigation is also part of the Government’s Urban Cycleways Programme, which is funding the investigation of a Nelson coastal route.
Find more information about the Urban Cycleways Programme(external link)
