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Action will be taken to reduce the risk around the intersection in Warkworth where Mansel Drive meets Woodcocks Road, following public concern and accidents around the crossroads.
A number of recent posts on Facebook have highlighted the issue that Evelyn Street, opposite Mansel Drive, appears as a continuation of the drive, especially at night.
Rodney Local Board chair Beth Houlbrooke says there are two main reasons why the problem is occurring.
“The line where you stop to give way to traffic is on the other side of a camber in the road and could be difficult to see in low vehicles,” Ms Houlbrooke says. “There is also a reflective centre line that continues across Woodcocks Road, past the give way line.”
In response to this concern, Auckland Transport has advised Ms Houlbrooke that the centre line will be removed.
The speed limit will also be reduced from 70km to 50km on Woodcocks Road where it passes Mansel Drive, in July.
Mikayla Lings, whose car was written off after being hit side-on leaving Mansel Drive, says she would like to see more signage before the intersection.
“I would like to see a ‘warning intersection ahead’ sign 200 metres before the intersection,” she says.
“The Give Way triangle is at the top of a hump in the road and I couldn’t see it until I reached the intersection.”
Ms Houlbrooke says a Give Way sign is clearly visible before the intersection, but drivers may be struggling to see where they need to actually stop.
She hopes the changes will improve the safety of the intersection, but will revisit AT if accidents continue to occur.
Meanwhile, pavement and drainage upgrades in Hill and Kaspar Streets and Falls Road are due for completion in June.
The upgrades involve creating 1.8 metre wide footpaths at the lower end of Hill Street, all of Kaspar Street and the upper end of Falls Road. Stormwater drainage is also being installed.
Kaspar Street is being widened to include 11 on-street car parks and a turning circle to improve traffic flow at peak times.
