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These works will confirm what is under the road to help plan the most efficient construction approach for several large infrastructure projects around Harewood Road, including:
- The Wheels to Wings Papanui ki Waiwhetū major cycle route
- A Harewood Road watermain renewal
- New traffic lights at the Langdons Road and Greers Road intersection
Construction of the three projects will not begin until later in 2024. Proceeding with the Wheels to Wings cycleway is dependent on securing funding from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
The initial investigation work will be carried out at various locations along Harewood Road between Bishopdale Park and St James Avenue and is expected to take five weeks from Monday 25 March.
Contractors will also be working at the Greers Road and Langdons Road intersection.
At different points along Harewood Road there will be lane drops, stop/go signals, and temporary loss of on-street parking. There will also be intersection closures and detours during the work at Bishopdale roundabout.
Interim General Manager Infrastructure, Planning and Regulatory Services Jane Parfitt says the Council appreciates the understanding of residents and business owners during this disruption which will benefit the community in the long term.
“The Wheels to Wings cycleway will provide a safe connection through Harewood, Bishopdale and Papanui and the traffic signals at the intersection of Greers Road and Langdons Road will make it way safer and easier to use.”
Ms Parfitt says watermain replacement work is essential as the pipes under Harewood Road are nearing the end of their service life.
“We know these investigation works will cause disruption to roads, residents, and business owners in the area so again we thank everyone for their patience. We are co-ordinating our approach to minimise the disruption as much as possible.”
The map below shows the areas and dates where road crews will be present and the traffic impact.
| Zone | Location | Date | Traffic impact |
| Zone 1 | Bishopdale roundabout and Harewood Road | 25 March to 26 April 2024 | Lane drops, intersection closures and detours |
| Zone 2 | Harewood Road | 25 April to 3 May 2024 | Shoulder closures and lane drops |
| Zone 3 | The Harewood Road and Greers Road intersection | 10 April to 3 May 2024 | Shoulder closures and stop/go signals |
| Zone 4 | Harewood Road | 19 April to 3 May 2024 | Shoulder closures and lane drops |
| Zone 5 | Harewood Road | 2 April to 23 April 2024 | Shoulder closures and limited stop/go signals |
| Zone 6 | The Greers Road and Langdons Road intersection | 25 March to 12 April 2024 | Reduction in lane widths, stop/go signals and shoulder closures |