New refuge on Waimea Road

The construction of the new pedestrian refuge on Waimea Road outside Russell Flats has now been completed.

This has created a safer crossing point for everyone trying to cross this busy road. It’s a good time to remind everyone how a pedestrian refuge works.

Pedestrians

These refuges are not zebra crossings! Pedestrian refuge islands are designed to give you a chance to cross a street in two stages. The refuge gives you a safer place to wait before making the second stage of the crossing. It is your responsibility to cross only when there is a break in the traffic.
Please check before you step!

Drivers

At pedestrian refuges drivers don’t have to stop for pedestrians, but you must be travelling at a speed where you are able to stop safely if you need to.  Please remember that stopping for pedestrians using refuge islands creates a hazard for following vehicles.