This project will
Connect Rototuna to the Waikato Expressway
Provide a safe underpass for pedestrians and cyclists
Extend the cycling and pedestrian network in Rototuna
Programme summary
What we're doing
Construction is under way to extend Resolution Drive, connecting Rototuna and surrounding suburbs to the Waikato Expressway. New shared paths beside Resolution Drive and a pedestrian underpass are also being constructed to create safe walking and biking connectivity in the area.
Why we're doing it
The increasing population of Rototuna requires better connectivity to the wider city, and more opportunities for safe walking and biking around their neighbourhood.
Project features
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Faster, better transport links
The Resolution Drive connection will speed up travel time to the city centre from the northeastern suburbs. -
Connecting people to the village
The pedestrian and cycling underpass will safely connect residential areas to the new Rototuna Village. -
More walking and cycling routes
New shared paths will help grow safe walking and biking connections in the area.
Where we're at with progress
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Stage 1 - Planning
2015 - 2021
Resolution Drive extension approved, new intersection configuration decided and a new name for eastern Kay Road agreed upon. -
Stage 2 - Underway
January 2022
The eastern side of Kay Road near North City Road has been temporarily closed to allow the team to construct the new intersection onto Resolution Drive. -
Stage 3 - Completed
Mid-2022
The east side of Kay Road will be renamed Ennion Rise. Resolution Drive and its new connection to Ennion Rise will open.
View from above
Travel the Resolution Drive extension in this aerial flyover from December 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Why didn't you build a roundabout at the intersection of Kay Road/Resolution Drive?
What the intersection would be, and its connectivity, were considered during the designation process in 2015. We took into consideration aspects like geometrics (road levels, terrain, and the fact Kay Road is a rural road). We also looked at the need to discourage short cuts through residential streets and keep traffic on safer and more appropriate roads (Borman Road and Resolution Drive). All these elements governed the final intersection configuration.
Why is there no right turn from Resolution Drive onto Kay Road?
An independent safety audit of the detailed intersection design recommended removing the right turn movement.
When will the Resolution Drive extension be completed?
Resolution Drive will open at the same time as the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway in mid-2022.
Will Kay Road be renamed?
The east side of Kay Road (Resolution Drive to Horsham Downs Road) will be renamed Ennion Rise. The west side of Kay Road (Resolution Drive to River Road) is to remain as Kay Road.
How long will construction take?
Approximately six months (weather dependent).
How long will the closure on the eastern side of Kay Road be in place for?
For six months from 10 January 2022.
What are the hours of work?
7am - 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Will vehicle access be maintained for residents?
Vehicle access will be maintained for a small group of Kay Road properties located inside the closure zone. Other residents in the area will need to follow alternative routes.
Can I still bike/walk along Kay Road?
Yes – but not inside the closure zone. The closure zone is an active work site and for health and safety reasons, access is not permitted. Walkers and people on bikes will need to follow alternative routes.
Will emergency services have access through the site?
Emergency services won't have access through the closure zone/work site.
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Last updated 4 July 2022