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Halswell Junction Rd congestion fix RELIEF IS in sight for commuters at the congested roundabout of Halswell Junction and Springs Rds. A traffic signal will be installed before the roundabout on Halswell Junction Rd to combat the 2km line of traffic which builds up daily. New Zealand Transport Agency journey manager Lee Wright said people have significant delays at the roundabout during the morning peak – from 6-10am. “Some Malcolm Lyall mornings it can take more than 12min for people to travel along Springs Rd and enter the roundabout because of the constant flow of traffic travelling north-west along Halswell Junction Rd,” Ms Wright said. She said there are often lines of traffic backed up for more than 2km while people wait for a safe gap to enter the roundabout. The new signal will relieve the delay by several minutes and improve safety during the morning rush. “It is frustrating for drivers and also risky as some motorists try to enter the roundabout when it is not safe to do so,” Ms Wright said. The signal will be installed 80m before the roundabout on the Halswell side of Halswell
CONGESTION: Traffic on Halswell Junction Rd will be eased with the installation of a traffic signal in September. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
Junction Rd. Two sensors will also be installed – one 200m before the new traffic signals, and another on Springs Rd, 50m before the roundabout. The signal will only be used to manage traffic during the morning peak. Ms Wright said the two
sensors will ensure traffic is not stopped unnecessarily and the majority of people travelling on Halswell Junction Rd will not notice any delays. Give way rules will still apply at the roundabout, even if cars have got a green light. “The green light will give drivers permission to approach
the roundabout, but they will still need to obey the road rules and give way to oncoming traffic once they are at the roundabout,” Ms Wright said. Prebbleton resident and Selwyn Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall said he was delighted that the intersection will be improved.
“I’m pleased for our community that the transport agency is pro-actively providing a solution to what has become a frustrating intersection on our local roading network. This change will make a real difference to commuters.” The project it set to cost around $150,000.
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