This project has delivered safety interventions along a stretch of SH1 between Whangārei and Ruakākā. This project is now complete.
The SH1 Whangārei to Wellsford safety improvement- Northern section has delivered safety inventions along a 12.2km stretch of SH1 from Springfield Road, Whangārei, to the Port Marsden Highway (SH15) roundabout. These improvements have reduced the percentage of people killed and seriously injured on this section of road by 88 % in the four and a half years after these safety improvements have been installed, compared to the five year period prior to the changes being made.
Rumble strips
These are raised markings which make a sound when driven over, giving people a warning if they stray across their lane.
Wider centre lines
A widened centre line accommodates the flexible safety posts means more space between you and oncoming vehicles. It is a simple and effective way to steer drivers away from each other. A wider centre line can give drivers more time to react and can help prevent a crash if someone makes a mistake.
