Weymouth Road, Roscommon Road, Mahia Road and Palmers Road roundabout improvements Weymouth Road, Roscommon Road, Mahia Road and Palmers Road roundabout improvements
Proposal status: Closed
Reference number: NOP2021-019
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Project update
September 2024
In July 2024, we let the community know that we would start Weymouth roundabout upgrades in mid-August. We now plan to start these upgrades on 16 September and expect to complete the works by the end of December 2024.
We appreciate the feedback from the local community, and we have further engaged with key stakeholders, including elected representatives and Finlayson Park School. Following community feedback, we will not paint a zebra crossing on the eastern leg of the roundabout, near 255 Weymouth Road.
We’ve taken on board concerns about students crossing at an unpatrolled zebra crossing. The existing signalised pedestrian crossing near John Walker Drive is the preferred place for schoolchildren to cross.
Pedestrians looking to cross Weymouth Road East can continue using the signalised pedestrian crossing near John Walker Drive or the roundabout underpass.
Revised roundabout upgrades
To ease congestion, we will create 2-lane entrances to the roundabout from Roscommon Road and Weymouth Road east, which will reduce the number of cars waiting to turn on these roads. We will do this by reducing the width of the grass verge and traffic islands.
We will paint zebra crossings on 4 legs of the roundabout to provide people with dedicated locations to cross the road. We will also install pedestrian islands in the middle of the zebra crossing to allow people to cross in 2 stages. To help guide people with low vision, yellow tactile pavers will be installed before the zebra crossing.
We will install a new section of footpath to connect the existing shared path to the new zebra crossing on Weymouth Road south. We will also rebuild the shared path that connects to the underpass.
New road markings will be painted to support these changes, including high-friction surfacing and red SLOW markings. To make the crossings more visible, we will install new streetlights and signs, including orange reflective discs.
View the updated design (PDF, 425KB)
What happens next
Construction will start on 16 September, and we expect to complete the works by the end of December 2024.
Once we’ve delivered the upgrades, we will continue to monitor speeds at this roundabout to determine whether further speed-calming measures are needed.
Project update: July 2024
To keep the community safe and keep traffic moving on our arterial roads, this project is going ahead, but we’ve made changes to the design. We will not install raised crossings on all legs of the roundabout, as these arterial roads are important for freight vehicles and buses.
People’s safety is still a primary concern, and AT is committed to reducing the number of injuries and deaths on our network.
To provide dedicated places for people to cross the road, we will paint zebra crossings on all approaches to the roundabout. To improve safety, we will also install high-friction surfacing, islands in the middle of the zebra crossing, and red SLOW road markings.
Get in touch
If you have any questions during construction, email projects@at.govt.nz or call 09 930 5090.
Project history
In 2021, we sought feedback on a proposal to improve the roundabout at Weymouth Road, Roscommon Road, Mahia Road and Palmers Road. The roundabout is part of a busy bus route and is close to many schools, shops and community facilities. On average, more than 30,000 vehicles use Roscommon Road each day and more than 13,300 use Weymouth Road east.
Congestion here has become a problem. To cross the road, people must use the underpass in the middle of the roundabout. After investigation into congestion on Weymouth Road and Roscommon Road, Manurewa, we proposed the following changes in 2021.
We will create 2-lane entrances to the roundabout on Roscommon Road and Weymouth Road east by reducing the width of the grass verge and traffic islands on these roads. Creating 2 traffic lanes would help reduce the number of cars waiting to turn.
On each leg of the roundabout, we will install raised zebra crossings that are level with the footpath and have a gentle exit slope. We will also build new paths to better connect to the existing underpass.
This work would improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Drivers would also need to slow down as they approach, and it would be easier for pedestrians and drivers to see each other.
Each new raised crossing will include:
- new side and centre islands, so people crossing can see the road clearly and have a safe place to wait in the middle of the road
- new streetlights and signs, including orange reflective discs to help make the crossings more visible
- new road markings to help guide drivers safely over the raised tables
- new footpath sections with tactile pavers to help guide people with low vision to the correct place to cross.
To make it safer for people walking and cycling to move around the roundabout, we will connect new sections of shared paths to the existing underpass.
To help drivers safely navigate the roundabout, we will paint new road markings and remove approximately 24 parking spaces. We understand that removing car parks is inconvenient and aim to minimise the impact. Three to 5 spaces near each zebra crossing will be removed to ensure pedestrians and drivers can see each other clearly.
Download the original proposal drawing (PDF, 2.4MB).
Community feedback
Most respondents supported the proposed changes overall and told us about their concerns about congestion and safety at the intersection.
Through the consultation process, we heard some questions and concerns from residents. These were mostly about the proposed pedestrian crossings, the additional lane, and the impact of the proposed changes on traffic flow.
We have summarised the comments and queries we received and responded to each. See the 2021 consultation feedback and AT's response (PDF, 124KB).
Proposal outcome
After reviewing the community feedback received, we communicated the project would proceed as proposed in December 2021.
Since communicating the proposal outcome, we’ve revised the design to keep traffic moving on our arterial roads while also providing dedicated locations for people to cross.
Manurewa: safe with us
Auckland Transport cares for your safety. We want to make our roads safe for everyone. That includes people walking and cycling, children, senior citizens and motorists.
Projects like this one around Roscommon Road and Weymouth Road are another step towards our goal of achieving no deaths or serious injuries on our roads. We are guided by the Vision Zero approach to transport safety, which prioritises human safety over other measures (like minor time saving).