The opening of the shared pathway on the south side of
Kāpiti Road marks the completion of several years’ work
to improve pedestrian, motorist and cyclist safety along
Kāpiti Road.
Councillor Bernie Randall says it’s now
easier and safer for everyone to get from the beach to the
town centre.
“The most recent set of improvements to
Kāpiti Road started back with the Expressway work. NZTA did
a great job with that, but then there was an obvious
disconnect between the new improved paths and road and the
existing footpaths.”
Over the past few years we’ve
worked with NZTA and Electra to greatly improve Kāpiti
Road.
Work has included putting the power underground,
providing on-road cycle ways on both sides of the road,
constructing a shared path on the south side, widening the
road and indenting a bus stop to improve safety and traffic
flows.
“We are so grateful to businesses and residents
along the road and for the community for your patience as we
carried out this work,” says Councillor
Randall.
Motorists are advised to take care while getting
used to the new road
layout.
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