Hukanui Road | Hamilton City Council

Project Summary

What we're doing

We’re planning to make some changes to Hukanui Road (near the intersection with Callum Brae Drive) to make it safer and more convenient for people to walk, bike and bus the route between Rototuna and Chartwell.

The upgrades include:

Install in-lane bus stops outside 375 Hukanui Road and opposite 371 Hukanui Road (find out more about in-lane bus stops here).
Install a protected on-road bike lane on the eastern side of Hukanui Road (heading towards Chartwell) and an on-road bike lane with a painted buffer on the western side of Hukanui Road (heading towards Rototuna).
Create a raised, accessible platform on both sides of Hukanui Road to make it easier for people to get on/off the bus and to prompt people on bikes to slow down and give way to bus passengers.
Add a bus shelter outside 375 Hukanui Road and adjust the location of the bus shelter opposite 371 Hukanui Road.
Install a new raised signalised crossing to enable pedestrians and bus passengers to safely cross the road.

Why we're doing it

The bus stop improvements we’re looking to put in place also support the plans of Waikato Regional Council to create more frequent bus services for Rototuna.

Hukanui Road has also been identified as a key connection in our biking and micro-mobility network plan from Rototuna to Chartwell. With schools and parks in the local area, we want to create a safe environment that gives people the ability to travel freely and independently.

The project is funded by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's Transport Choices programme and will help create a connected network across the city, supporting Council's move to a low emissions transport system in response to climate change.

This project will

Support frequent bus service
Improve biking and pedestrian safety
Allow for future growth in city-wide bike network

Where are we at

Stage 1 - Planning

September 2023
Feedback on this project closed on 14 July 2023, and the project has moved to the design phase.
Stage 2 - Underway

January 2024
With final design and construction approval from Waka Kotahi, we expect work to begin in January 2024.
Stage 3 - Completed

February 2024
Our goal is to complete the project by February 2024. All projects in the Transport Choices programme will be completed by June 2024.

Frequently asked questions

When can we expect construction to start/end?

Work is expected to begin in the week starting Monday 8 January 2024, and is expected to be finished in February 2024, weather dependent.

Will the construction work be done during the day or night?

Works will usually be completed during the day, from Monday to Friday, 6am - 7pm, weather dependent. Traffic will still flow both ways and to complete this work safely, traffic management will mostly be under two lane diversion setups. One lane closure with stop/go will be in place from 9am - 2.30pm during constructing of the raised pedestrian crossing. The footpath will be closed for pedestrians during construction. Residents will always have access. Please follow the signs and listen to our staff on site, who are there to keep you safe. We will work with you to make sure any impact is kept to a minimum. Over the weekend, there will be no work on-site. Shoulders will remain closed, and the footpath will be open to pedestrians.

Will this make my journey through the suburb slower?

During construction, a traffic management plan will ensure traffic flow continues through the project sites.

What considerations are there for people with disabilities?

The upgrades will make it safer for people with disabilities to travel around the area and make it easier to catch the bus to travel to other parts of the city. The raised, accessible platforms on both sides of Hukanui Road will make it easier for people with disabilities to get on/off the bus. The raised crossings will provide a level pathway from one side to the other, making it easier for wheelchair users to safely cross.

Will the location of these upgrades affect my rubbish collection?

A traffic management plan will guide construction and ensure rubbish collection services can continue as usual.

How much will all this cost, why do we need to be spending so much and how can Counci

Transport Choices projects are funded up to 90% by the Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF), not taxpayer or road user charges. Councils fund the balance of project costs. Funding for Transport Choices is administered by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The budget for this project is $800,000. Council’s share is $80,000.