ABOUT THE PROJECT

The intersection of Kepa Road and Kupe Street is being upgraded to support local housing development. Improvements are planned to make it safer for everyone to use.

Kepa Road is a busy route, linking the city centre with Ōrākei and the eastern suburbs. Its intersection with Kupe Street is a gateway into a thriving local neighbourhood. Around Kupe Street intersection is a hub of residential properties, businesses, community centres, sports clubs, Plunket, a school, and an early learning centre.

The local community is growing, with at least 900 new homes planned over the next 20 years. Local home-building is bringing new families into the neighbourhood and more people are using the Kupe Street and Kepa Road intersection as part of their everyday journeys.

In consultation with Auckland Transport, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is upgrading the intersection, to make it safer and easier to use.

WHAT’S CHANGING?

• Traffic lights and crossings installed
• Removal of some parking
• Bus stop relocation and new bus shelters
• A new cycleway
• New footpaths
• Streetlights upgraded
• Stormwater and water main upgraded
• More trees

WHY ARE WE MAKING THESE CHANGES?

At busy times, the intersection can be challenging to navigate, particularly for people walking or cycling. It can be difficult for drivers to safely turn out of Kupe Street.

As more families move into the neighbourhood, the intersection will become busier. Installing traffic lights will make everyone safer. The changes will also make local journeys by foot or bike easier, freeing up local roads for those who need to drive.

KEY DATES

Construction commenced: Jan 2025

Expected completion: Mid 2025

FUNDING

This upgrade has been allocated Crown funding from the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, which funds new or upgraded infrastructure to support housing development.

CONTACT US

For project-related queries, you can reach us at 09 972 2363 (Press 3).

For construction-specific questions, please contact Mohammad Darazi, Dempsey Wood’s Project Manager, at 021 704 952.