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A new footpath, parking restrictions and bollards on berms are planned for Warkworth’s Glenmore Drive next year in a bid to reduce traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety.
Auckland Transport (AT) is planning the changes along the western side of the busy road in the industrial area, from its junction with Woodcocks Road up to No 28, Warkworth Whiteware.
At the moment, that side of Glenmore Drive is a mix of small sections of path, driveways and grass berms, which often have cars parked on or across them.
AT wants to construct a continuous path along the whole stretch, which will include the removal of unauthorised parking spaces in front of No 2 that AT says were illegally created without its approval, and the installation of bollards on the berm outside 12 Glenmore Drive to prevent unauthorised parking.
“In addition to this, we are also applying parking restrictions to address concerns about the road being used by some businesses as storage for their vehicles,” a spokesperson says.
This will mean bringing in an eight-hour parking restriction on both sides of Glenmore Drive to prevent businesses from storing vehicles on the road and banning parking at any time in several new designated areas along Glenmore and Morrison Drives.
AT says these new broken yellow lines will allow clear access for vehicles and highlight kerbside spaces that are not sufficient for legal parking.
“This will encourage parking turnover in front of the businesses and provide clear vehicle access to every entry and exit point.”
New pram crossings with textured, tactile pavers will also be installed at the corner of Glenmore Drive and Woodcocks Road.
AT plans to carry out the changes in July next year and says it will be in touch with local residents and businesses before any work starts.
Details of the works can be viewed at https://haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/walking-and-parking-on-glenmore
Anyone who wants to provide feedback or speak to someone from AT should email ATengagement@at.govt.nz
