Papakowhai Shared Path Project - Update 11 July 24
This is the latest update on the Papakōwhai shared path work which is fully funded by the Government’s Transport Choices fund (led by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency).
Road & lane closures for Papakōwhai shared path work from Monday 15 July
We’re continuing to make good progress constructing the new shared path along Papakōwhai Rd to connect up schools, parks and public transport.
Over the past couple of months, we have relocated and turned the streetlights back on, asphalted and completed large sections of the shared path, and are nearing completion of work at the Brora Cres and Tweed Rd intersections. We continue working towards an October 2024 completion date.
So, what’s next?
Work between Brora Cres and the southern railway pedestrian overbridge –15 July to mid-September. Work will include the construction of the shared path, as well as a watermain replacement by Wellington Water. This section of Papakōwhai Rd is extremely narrow so requires a full road closure for most of the work and a lane closure for the rest so we can safely complete this work. Details of the traffic management are:
- Full road closure from Brora Cres to Paremata Drive (15 July to mid-August). Access will remain open for residents, and everyone else will be detoured on SH59 or via Brora Cres and Kiriwai Rd. We strongly recommend using the SH59 detour if possible.
- Lane closure stop/go from 15 August to mid-September.
No parking for vehicles by the southern pedestrian overbridge during this work.
During these closures there will be no on-street parking at the overbridge. Please use the park and ride facility off SH59 or make alternative arrangements.
On-street parking once the work is completed will be moved back approximately 80 metres from the overbridge. This allows enough room for the narrowed road, widened shared path and the raised pedestrian crossing. Moving this parking ensures there is enough width for all users and provides the required visibility to the crossing.
Want to know more?
Let us know if you have any questions.
For further information about the project visit www.poriruacity.govt.nz/papakowhai-projects