This project will:
Make it easier for buses, drivers and people on bikes to navigate the intersection.
Helps school children cross safely.
Improve access for older people and people with disabilities.
Project summary
What we’re doing
Following feedback from the community, work to install traffic signals and update the layout of the Comries and Hukanui Road intersection will begin on 5 January 2026 and be completed end of March 2026.
Why we’re doing it
The new intersection will make it easier for buses, drivers and people on bikes to navigate the intersection, help school children cross safely, and improve access for older people and people with disabilities.
Project features
The proposed upgrade includes:
- two lanes for traffic on Hukanui Road, with one lane for turning and the other for straight ahead movements
- wider shared paths around the intersection making it easier for children on bikes and people in mobility scooters to get around the intersection
- pedestrian crossing points on all the arms from the intersection so people can cross where they want to
- pavement reconstruction to improve durability and safety.
View the full proposed plan here
What’s happening in the final stage of work?
This work includes resurfacing, pavement construction, watermain work, road markings, and other finishing touches before we can open the intersection. The final stage of work is scheduled to begin on Sunday 8 February and is expected to be completed by Wednesday 4 March. Please note all dates and work schedules are weather dependent.
What is the final stage work schedule?
Day works (Monday to Saturday, 7am – 6pm)
The intersection will remain open to traffic during the day while we work. There may be stop/go, shoulder closures, and lane changes during parts of the project, but our crew will help direct you through.
We work around residential kerbside rubbish and recycling collections, so there will be no change to your collection day.
Night works – road closures (Monday to Friday, 8pm – 6am)
The intersection will be closed to traffic at night while we work. Detours will be in place – please follow signage and instructions from the crew. We will try to maintain access to residents and businesses during the closure. If you require access to your driveway at a specific time, please speak to our crew on site.
While there will be some noise, vibration and dust caused by the machinery, we will do our best to keep this to a minimum.
Why a signalised crossing and not a roundabout?
A roundabout was considered for this intersection, but it’s not the right fit. It wouldn’t work well for people walking, biking, or using buses, and there’s not enough space to build one without removing protected trees nearby. A signalised intersection is a better option because it improves safety, supports public transport, and makes it easier for everyone to get around.
How much will this cost?
The budget allocated to this project is about $2 million. This project is funded by Hamilton City Council as part of the minor transport improvements programme, to improve the safety and accessibility of highlighted transport areas across the city.
Is the intersection raised?
No, it is not raised. The preferred design is a signalised intersection built at ground level (also called “at-grade”). This means the road stays at its current height, without any raised platforms or ramps.
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Last updated 31 March 2026