Kelvin Road, Papakura – Raised zebra crossing Kelvin Road, Papakura – Raised zebra crossing
Proposal status: design update
Reference number: MIP2122-021
In 2021, we proposed upgrading the existing crossing at 72 Kelvin Road to a raised zebra crossing. This was to make it safer for schoolchildren and people walking in the neighbourhood.
We are not able to build a raised crossing as proposed. During our detailed site investigations, we found that the ground is not suitable for a raised crossing. There would likely be vibration issues when vehicles travel over it.
We have changed our design. We will instead convert the school crossing into a crossing with a pedestrian refuge.
We are also building 4 new side islands so drivers go slower near the crossing. To make room for these side islands, we will remove 4 parking spaces. The total parking change will be 3.
New design changes
We will shift the existing crossing a little bit and add a new refuge island with side islands.
The new side islands will be near the crossing. We will extend them to lower driver speeds and discourage illegal parking.
We will put high friction surface treatment on the approach to the crossing to help slow drivers down.
We’ll add new road line markings and signage.
Download new 2025 design drawing.
Benefits of the new design
It still achieves the goal of improving pedestrian safety. Particularly for schoolchildren at Kelvin Road School.
It still aligns with the community’s design for better safety measures
The side islands signal to drivers to go slower before they get near the crossing.
What happens next
We plan to make these changes in the financial year of 2025 to 2026. This is subject to funding approval. We will contact nearby residents again before any construction starts.
2021 Community proposal
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on this proposal. Nearby residents and Kelvin Road School were supportive of the proposed changes. They told us they believed the upgraded crossing would improve safety for children in the area and slow speeding drivers on Kelvin Road.
We proposed:
- upgrading the existing zebra crossing at 72 Kelvin Road to a raised zebra crossing, which is a pedestrian crossing on top of a wide, flat speed bump
- installing tactile pavers, which are yellow textured tiles that help guide visually impaired people, at the proposed crossing
- installing a new streetlight and signs
- painting new road markings.