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Auckland Transport (AT) extended the operation of the Dynamic Lanes on Whangaparaoa Road during the afternoon peak at the start of this week by an additional hour – the extra lane now operates from 4pm to 7pm. The dynamic lane, from Red Beach Road to Hibiscus Coast Highway, uses traffic control devices and a LED light system to create an extra lane for vehicles travelling in the peak direction.
AT says that data collected since the trial began on January 24 shows an improvement to the afternoon peak traffic flow. Travel times have reduced and there is less queuing on Hibiscus Coast Highway, which is also having a positive impact on the flow of traffic heading towards Orewa.
AT’s network management and safety group manager Randhir Karma, says extending the afternoon peak duration will help, particularly in March when congestion throughout Auckland is at its highest level.
The start of the morning peak trial is to commence on April 18, although the impact on travel times is not expected to be as significant as the afternoon peak, due to the need for traffic to merge into a single left turn lane onto the highway.
Mr Karma says that work is being done to enable left turn movement from the traffic lights at the Hibiscus Coast Highway intersection.
If the trial is successful Auckland Transport will continue to operate dynamic lanes on Whangaparaoa Road and investigate its introduction in other parts of Auckland.
