Athenic Avenue improvements

Halsey Drive School has asked the Puketāpapa Local Board to make Athenic Avenue safer for pedestrians. Auckland Transport is proposing to install a pedestrian crossing on their behalf. This project is funded by the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Planned changes

The proposed pedestrian crossing will be outside 25 Athenic Avenue. It will feature kerb ramps to make it easier for those with strollers or wheelchairs to get between the footpath and the road. It will also include: 

• pedestrian refuge islands to enhance safety 
• new road markings 
• a high-friction surface to improve skid resistance near the crossing. 

This crossing will prioritise pedestrian safety. It will also give school children a safer route to get to and from Halsey Drive School. 

Community benefits

The crossing will enhance safety and accessibility for residents, particularly school children.

It will also lessen the risk of accidents and make the neighbourhood more walkable.