Changes planned for busy East Coast Road intersection

Auckland Transport is planning changes to the lane layout at the East Coast Road and Hibiscus Coast Highway intersection, with the aim of reducing congestion and improving traffic flow for motorists and bus users. The proposed changes include allowing all three lanes on the East Coast Road approach to turn right onto Hibiscus Coast Highway, increasing capacity at one of the area's busiest intersections. Auckland Transport says the upgrade could reduce evening peak wait times for right-turning vehicles by up to four minutes and shorten queues by as much as 400 metres. "Currently, people travell...