Chartwell Avenue and Bentley Avenue, Glenfield - Intersection upgrade Chartwell Avenue and Bentley Avenue, Glenfield - Intersection upgrade

Proposal status: last updated 15 January 2019

Due to the holiday period, the outcome for this proposal was slightly delayed. A final decision has been made available in January 2019, which provides updates in addition to responses to individual concerns and requests.

Reference number: RS1617-044C

We're proposing changes in your area

We are proposing to install a new roundabout at the intersection of Bentley and Chartwell Avenues, in Glenfield.

This would also involve:

  • Removal of left turn slip lane from Chartwell Avenue to Bentley Avenue.
  • Construction of a mountable central roundabout island.
  • Installation of pedestrian refuge islands, new speed tables, and zebra crossings on the Bentley Avenue leg and the southern Chartwell Avenue leg.
  • Kerb buildouts and intersection "tightening."
  • Changes to lighting, road markings, and signage.

Download the proposal drawing for Chartwell Avenue and Bentley Avenue (PDF 1.7MB)

Why the changes are needed

This intersection has been identified as high risk with an existing crash pattern between vehicles travelling northbound along Chartwell Avenue and vehicles turning right into Bentley Avenue from the northern leg of Chartwell Avenue.

We previously consulted on several alternative intersection layouts at this location. Based on feedback and further investigation, we have decided that a roundabout with raised zebra crossings would provide the most safety benefits for drivers and people walking at this location by raising awareness and clarifying priority at the intersection.

Proposal outcome

This project will proceed without changes to the next stage of detailed planning. Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback. A summary of this feedback and answers to community questions and concerns is below.

Feedback received

  • This proposal received positive responses from community members and stakeholders who supported safety improvements at this location.

Next steps

This work will be introduced by December 2019, and we will let you know if there are further changes or delays. Our contractors will send notices to affected residents 48-hours prior to construction starting.