We’re improving pedestrian safety near the Palm Springs Boulevard shopping centre.
We are installing two new pedestrian crossings, one at each end of the shops, updating the existing crossing on Palm Springs Boulevard, constructing new footpaths for pedestrian connectivity and carrying out some remedial planting in the centre of Palm Springs Boulevard. This includes removing the palm tree for improved pedestrian visibility.
Design of Palm Springs Boulevard safety upgrades
Why are we doing it?
Local residents have raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians in this busy area. Adding new pedestrian crossings will improve access to the shops and bus stops nearby. Council have completed traffic counts and observations over the years before progressing this project.
Project timing, locations, and traffic management
Construction will begin on Monday, 16 June 2025 and will take around six weeks to complete, weather dependent.
We will complete the work in stages, with the focus of activity shifting throughout the six weeks. Our usual work hours are 7am to 6pm. If night work is required outside business hours, we will keep you informed via the project e-Newsletter and the Weekly Bulletin.
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Traffic management will be in place to ensure safety for drivers, pedestrians, and the construction team. We aim to limit traffic impacts where possible, however please take extra time and care when driving through the area.
Changes to the road layout for drivers and on-road cyclists during construction:
- A reduced vehicle speed of 30km/h throughout the work zone will be in place
- Narrowed vehicle lanes along Papamoa Beach Road
- No right turn out of Palm Springs Boulevard onto Papamoa Beach Road
- At times, no turn into the western end of Motiti Road off Papamoa Beach Road
- At times, Stop / Go traffic management at the Motiti Road / Taylor Road intersection
Pedestrians
Sections of the existing footpath may be temporarily closed. Please follow signage for detour routes or follow the direction of the traffic management team on site.
Bus users
Four bus stops will be permanently shifted along Papamoa Beach Road to ensure safe visibility near the pedestrian crossings. During construction the following four bus stop will at times be closed: 1052 Papamoa Beach Road, 1047 Papamoa Beach Road, 1069 Papamoa Beach Road and 1110 Papamoa Beach Road. Please be guided by the signage provided near your usual stop for the closest temporary bus stop location.
Community Liaison Advisor
Please contact Paula Simmonds with any questions or concerns, or to sign up for the project e-newsletter.
paula.simmonds@tauranga.govt.nz
07 577 7000