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The much-needed crossing of Hibiscus Coast Highway, near Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa, has been made possible by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
It’s a busy place to cross the highway, from the beach to the estuary side, and large numbers attempt to do so, particularly in summer.
Design and public feedback on the crossing was already complete, but it looked likely to be shelved due to Covid-19 cuts to Auckland Transport’s (AT) funding (HM November 18).
At last month’s meeting, the local board decided to fully fund the project from its limited transport fund.
The $246,000 project replaces the existing traffic island with a signalised pedestrian activated crossing, with lights that stop traffic on demand. An AT representative told the local board that they will “get straight onto it” and confirm a timeframe for the work to be done as soon as possible.
