Upgrade and safety improvements for busy Innes Road

A proposal to upgrade a section of Innes Road with new road and footpath surfaces, kerb buildouts and other improvements will make it safer for all road users.

The Innes Road renewal project is planned to take place between Mersey Street and the shops past Philpotts Road. Consultation is now open on the proposed improvements, which include upgrading some sections of kerbs and zebra crossings to make them more visible to approaching drivers.

The proposed safety improvements include the installation of raised platforms at the existing zebra crossings at Mairehau Primary School and St Francis of Assisi School.

"These platforms slow drivers down as they approach so they can watch out for others and stop in time if they need to,” says Stephen Wright, Transport Operations Manager at Christchurch City Council.

“We know that slowing traffic down using features like the raised platforms helps reduce both the number and severity of collisions. Innes Road carries an average of 15,000 vehicles per day, so we want to make it safer for children to get to and from school in this area.”

The road and some sections of footpaths will be resurfaced and in some parts the footpath will be widened. Additionally, kerb buildouts will be introduced at Ethne Street, Nancy Avenue and Kensington Avenue intersections. A central island will be introduced at the Thames Street intersection and the existing central island at Philpotts Street will be replaced.

“To accommodate the renewal, we will need to make changes to some on-street parking with approximately 20 parks removed," says Mr Wright. 

Consultation is now open until Wednesday 12 July. To find out more and provide feedback go online to Have Your Say.