Getting Dominion Road moving
Dominion Road is one of Auckland’s busiest roads. We're planning changes to help people move along it more efficiently.
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Start date
May 2025End date
2026Location
Mount EdenTransport involved
Walking, driving, bus and cyclingOverview
Around 7,500 passengers ride a bus through Dominion Road each day, with 3,000 of these people tagging on at stops along this road.
This important road runs up to 29 buses per hour in both directions (bus routes 25L, 25B, 252 and 253), making it essential for the community’s travel needs.
To improve the efficiency, safety, and flow of traffic, we proposed a series of changes that are low cost and can be implemented relatively quickly with minimal construction disruption.
We asked for feedback from 28 April to 25 May 2025. Thank you to everyone who shared local insights.
We are now progressing with:
- introducing a part-time right-turn ban at Memorial Avenue (7am to10am and 3pm to 7pm on weekdays)
- extending the Dominion Road bus lane operating hours by one hour on weekday afternoons (3pm to 4pm).
We plan to install these changes in May/June 2026. We will coordinate with other maintenance works to minimise disruption.
The previous Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa Local Boards did not endorse the bus lane operating hour change, primarily due to concerns about the additional hour of parking restriction.
In response, we undertook detailed parking surveys, which showed that during 3pm to 4pm, available parking on nearby streets can accommodate demand.
Following this additional analysis and governance review through the Auckland Network Optimisation Programme, we decided to proceed to improve congestion and bus reliability.
At a later date, subject to Level Crossing Programme decisions, we will also:
- apply a full-time right-turn ban at the George Street and View Road intersection
- install a new raised pedestrian crossing at George Street.
We are finalising details and will update this page if anything changes. Please follow this page for updates.
Latest updates
From 28 April to 25 May 2025, we asked for feedback on proposed changes along Dominion Road. Our proposed changes were designed to improve traffic flow, public transport reliability, and safety.
We received 290 individual submissions, plus feedback from community groups, businesses, and local boards.
Feedback showed broad support for the proposals, with people keen to see quicker and more reliable journeys on this busy corridor.
Key themes from the feedback included:
- support for extending bus lane hours to help buses move more efficiently (87 submissions)
- requests for better enforcement of existing bus lanes and parking restrictions (57 submissions)
- concerns about cyclist and pedestrian safety, with calls for more separated infrastructure (over 70 submissions)
- mixed views on right-turn restrictions, with most agreeing they improve safety and traffic flow but asking for clear signage and consistent hours
- some concern from local businesses about parking loss during the afternoon peak, especially near the Balmoral shops.
We also heard general comments about wider congestion issues, cycling connections, and the need for better enforcement across the corridor.
Consultation outcome
Following consultation, the Puketāpapa Local Board endorsed the Memorial Ave proposal, and the Albert-Eden Local Board endorsed the George St Intersection proposal.
We are moving forward with the following changes:
1. Introduce a part-time right-turn ban at Memorial Avenue (7am to 10am, 3pm to 7pm on weekdays).
Why: The Memorial Avenue intersection is a major pinch point. Removing right turns into Memorial Avenue during peak times lets buses move through uninterrupted, improving travel times for everyone.
What we heard: Feedback supported a ban at busy times but not full-time. A part-time approach strikes a balance between safety, flow, and local access.
2. Apply a full-time right-turn ban at the George Street and View Road intersection.
Why: A consistent, full-time restriction reduces confusion and crash risk at this complex intersection. Access remains available via nearby side streets.
What we heard: People wanted clear, simple rules, this approach delivers that.
3. Add a new raised pedestrian crossing at George Street.
Why: Improves pedestrian safety and provides a clear connection to local shops and the nearby rail corridor.
Project background
This programme is about making the best use of what we already have.
By fine-tuning traffic signals, adjusting lanes, and reallocating space, we can deliver quick, cost-effective improvements that make a real difference, without building new roads.