Slower speeds on our local roads

Waiatarua roads will soon have reduced speed limits, as part of Auckland Transport’s plan to save lives and prevent serious injuries.

Our main roads such as Scenic Drive, Forest Hill Road and West Coast Road, will go to 60kph, with side streets becoming 40kph zones.

The narrow winding residential side streets, such as Raroa Terrace and Kauri Loop Road, often have blind corners, reduced width and no markings yet are currently 70kph or even ‘open road’.

The Piha Road intersection, a notorious high crash zone, will be reduced to 60kph while still allowing 80kph on the Nihotupu to Anawhata section.

Submissions to the Waitakere Ranges Local Board, received earlier this year, showed strong support for reducing speeds on all roads, and providing more footpaths and safe ways for people to cycle.

On the other hand, some submissions said reducing speed limits would not work and the roads should be improved to allow faster travel.

Auckland Transport is changing the speed limits for 1600 roads across the region. The changes come into effect in Waiatarua from March 2023 when new signage is due to be installed.

See the street changes below