Improving morning traffic flow on Grand Drive, Remuera
We’re proposing a short morning clearway on Grand Drive to reduce congestion and make it easier and safer to turn onto Abbotts Way during busy peak hours.
Project details
Start date
March 2026End date
July 2026Location
Grand Drive, RemueraTransport involved
Driving and busOverview
We’re proposing a morning clearway along Grand Drive to help ease delays at the Abbotts Way intersection.
Residents have told us that parked cars near the intersection make it harder to turn, and vehicles waiting to turn right often slow down others during the morning peak.
To help address this, we’re proposing a clearway from 7am to 9am, Monday to Friday, which would temporarily restrict five parking spaces. New clearway signs will be installed.
These changes will create more space for drivers to move through the intersection, reduce morning congestion, and make it easier and safer to turn out of Grand Drive.
Share your thoughts by Monday 20 April 2026
Please email us on atengagement@at.govt.nz if you have thoughts, local insights, or anything you think we should know.
Timeline
Consultation opens
We’ll open consultation so the community can share feedback on the clearway times and length.
Consultation closes
We’ll publish the outcome on our website in late April.
Works begin
We’ll review community feedback and update the proposal if needed.
Project designs
Project benefits
Reduced congestion
Safer turning movements
More reliable morning trips
Project background
We’re responding to public concerns about morning congestion on Grand Drive near Abbotts Way.
Right-turning vehicles often block the lane during peak times, while parked cars make it difficult for drivers turning left.