New pedestrian crossing signals for Drury School
Planning for construction is underway.
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Project details
Start date
March 2026End date
June 2027Location
Drury, PapakuraTransport involved
Walking, driving and busOverview
What we’re building
The improvements include:
- a new push-button pedestrian crossing — the signals will only operate when someone is waiting to cross
- widening the footpath by the crossing at the corner of Great South Road and Youngs Crescent
- shifting the bus stops to be closer to the crossing, with signage and broken yellow lines for the stop
- new kerb ramps to make it easier and safer to move between the footpath and the road
- new road markings and updated road signs
- new street lighting at the crossing
- removal of 9 on-street car parks to make space for these safety improvements.
Project designs
Project benefits
Safe crossing
More independent travel to school
Improved visibility
Project background
This initiative was launched in response to concerns by Drury School, the local Police and the NZ Heavy Haulage Association.
They believe that upgrading the crossing will not only benefit the school community but also enhance safety for all road users.
Our plan is to upgrade the existing zebra crossing on Great South Road by installing new push-button pedestrian signals.
The signals will only be activated by pedestrians waiting to cross the road. Additionally, the footpath at the crossing will be widened to provide more space for people to wait safely.
Another part of the upgrade involves shifting the existing bus stops on both sides of Great South Road. This change will create more room for the crossing and enhance driver visibility of pedestrians using it.