Omanu Way safety improvements
Following the intersection changes on Girven Road – which have improved traffic flow on the main route between Pāpāmoa and the Mount – we’re continuing to make it safer and easier for beachgoers and local residents to move around Arataki.
To complete the safety improvements near Omanu Way, we are upgrading the existing pedestrian island adjacent to 22 Maranui Street to a formal street level pedestrian crossing. Minor works will take place over one week between 7am and 6pm, starting Tuesday 27 January (weather dependent). During this time, expect footpath closures while the kerbside path is re designed, as well as a night time lane closure for two nights to allow work on the central concrete island and line marking.
In addition, new street lighting is being installed to support the completed safety improvements in the area. The pedestrian light poles will be installed in late January, with power connection scheduled for February.
Recent improvements already completed include:
- Two new pedestrian crossings near Omanu Way: one on Oceanbeach Road and one on Maranui Street
- A new shared path on Maranui Street connecting to Omanu Way
- Adding new kerb ramps to Seaspray Drive
- New CCTV cameras to help inform Council’s future decision on whether to change Omanu Way to one-way traffic
Why is change necessary?
Maranui Street, Girven Road and Oceanbeach Road are key routes for the community to get to and from school, work, local parks, shops, the beach, and other nearby destinations.
Over the past few years, you’ve let us know that getting around safely and easily between Pāpāmoa and the Mount can be challenging, especially at peak times. Increasing growth in the Arataki area has put a strain on the current roading infrastructure, and Oceanbeach Road is becoming a common link for pedestrians and cyclists to access the new beach pathways located along Pāpāmoa Beach Road and Marine Parade.
A safety review supported the need to improve the Oceanbeach Road and Girven Road intersection to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, while assisting peak hour traffic flow.
The redesigned intersection at Oceanbeach Road and Girven Road, new roundabout at Girven Road and Maranui Street intersection, shared pathways, and improved pedestrian crossing options will increase safety for everyone who travels through the area, no matter what mode of transport they choose.
These improvements are part of a wider plan to make Pāpāmoa, Arataki and the Mount safer for people to move about.
New CCTV will be installed in December to help Council make a future decision regarding restricting Omanu Way to one-way traffic.
The Omanu Way safety improvements are planned to begin the first week of December 2025 and will take approximately four weeks to complete, weather dependent. This will come with temporary speed reductions and stop/go traffic management when needed. Pedestrians will be diverted at the shoulder closures for both pedestrian crossing sites, with signage to guide their path.