Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Following engagement with the Picton community, businesses and stakeholders, designs are being progressed for the Picton road network improvements project.
Richard Osborne, Regional Manager System Design, says NZTA/Waka Kotahi has engaged with multiple stakeholders including well-attended community sessions in June.
“Overall, the feedback shows people are interested in the project and the improvements being proposed for State Highway 1 and key intersections in Picton.”
“While there is support for the project, there are concerns about how it will affect the community. This includes parking, traffic noise, and intersection layouts,” Mr Osborne says.
He says these concerns are being considered, with the project team reviewing key feedback as they work towards finalising designs.
“Changes are being made to the plans, subject to design considerations, safety requirements, and available funding.”
He says the project team also received some feedback that was outside the direct scope of the project.
“It covered issues such as additional walking and cycling improvements, and enforcement opportunities.”
“We will pass this on to relevant teams at NZTA/Waka Kotahi and also to our transport and local authority partners,” Mr Osborne says
Once design for the project is complete, updates will be shared with the community and stakeholders before construction begins in mid-2026.
An engagement report, including questions that were raised by the community and stakeholders as well as NZTA’s response, is available on our website:
