Oteha Valley Road and Harrowglen Drive, Northcross - Intersection signalisation Oteha Valley Road and Harrowglen Drive, Northcross - Intersection signalisation

Proposal status: closed 12 November 2018

Reference number: RSU1819-070

We're proposing changes in your area

​We are proposing to improve road safety by signalising the intersection of Oteha Valley Road and Harrowglen Drive, in Northcross. This would also involve:

  • Construction of a raised table zebra crossing on the existing slip lane and installation of signalised pedestrian crossings on Harrowglen Drive and on the western leg of Oteha Valley Road, including pram crossings with tactile pavers.
  • Addition of a left-hand turn lane from Harrowglen Drive onto Oteha Valley Road.
  • Changes to traffic islands and kerb lines.
  • Installation of high friction surfacing on Oteha Valley Road.
  • Formalisation of Bus Stop 4361 outside of 23 Oteha Valley Road.
  • Minor changes to road markings, signage, and lighting.

Download the proposal drawing for Oteha Valley Road and Harrowglen Drive (PDF 1.3MB)

Why the changes are needed

A recent accident which resulted in the fatality of a person attempting to cross Oteha Valley Road has prompted investigations into pedestrian safety along this stretch of road.

The proposed changes would significantly improve safety for the most vulnerable road users by providing formal, designated crossing points and introducing measures that would slow cars down and increase driver awareness. Intersection signalisation would also allow drivers to more easily turn right out of Harrowglen Drive, reducing risks of collisions with oncoming traffic.

Proposal outcome

This project will proceed with changes to the next stage of detailed planning. Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback. Based on your comments, we have revised our design which will now proceed with the following changes:

  • Removal of the existing slip lane from Oteha Valley Road to Harrowglen Drive, including kerb buildouts and berm reconstruction.
  • There will be no widening of the mouth of Harrowglen Drive. The additional right-hand turn lane proposed onto Oteha Valley Road will no longer proceed.
  • Addition of green advanced stop boxes (ASBs) and lead in lanes on all legs of the intersection to better serve people on bikes.

This proposal received positive responses from community members and stakeholders who supported efforts to improve road safety at this location.

Further safety investigations along the length of Oteha Valley Road are currently being carried out, and consultation on possible improvements is expected in 2019.

A summary of all feedback and answers to community questions and concerns is below.

Download the updated drawing for Oteha Valley Road and Harrowglen Drive (PDF 2MB)

Feedback received

Next steps

This work will happen in between September 2018 and June 2019, but 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.