Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is looking at ways to make the State Highway 1 (SH1) corridor through Tinwald easier for local drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to use.
12 Mar 2021
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is proposing changes to the State Highway 1 (SH1) corridor through Tinwald, with a focus on Lagmhor Road and Agnes Street. We need your help please, to make sure we’ve got it right.
People in the community tell us they want to feel safer crossing and accessing the highway on foot, by bike or when driving a vehicle.
We’re hearing that drivers using SH1 intersections are worried about crashes and are frustrated with lengthy delays at busy times.
Access from Lagmhor Road and Graham Street especially, is a challenge.
It also needs to be easier for people in the community to walk or cycle taking short journeys around Tinwald.
We’re working closely with Ashburton District Council and liaising with iwi to make changes which are designed to address the problems and improve access to the Tinwald business area, to Lake Hood and the Ashburton town centre, which is important as the Ashburton District is growing.
The main changes include: