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Turangi, Whareroa and Eastern Bays

Turangi

We have recently received a petition from the community in Turangi calling for a change in speed limits along Hirangi Road. We are proposing to drop the speed limit here to 80km/h and looking to include Te Awamate Road as well as part of Atirau Road in this change. These are high use roads, and it makes sense to change them at the same time.

The community has also provided us with feedback that the 80km/h speed limit in Turangi’s industrial area is not appropriate. To make this more consistent with surrounding roads, we’re also proposing to change the speed limit in this area to 60km/h.

Our priority for the first group of speed management changes recognises town centres as having high pedestrian and vehicle movements. We’re proposing a 30km/h speed limit in Turangi town centre where people move to and from shops, or across the township.

Proposed changes to speed limits

All speeds limits shown in the map and detailed in the street-by-street descriptions below are in km/h.

Turangi map.
Proposed speed limit change.

Hirangi Road (from State Highway 41 to 240m west of Papua Street) - including Te Awamate Road

We have received feedback from the community requesting a reduced speed limit along Hirangi Road.

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Proposed speed limit change.

Atirau Road (northwest)

It is proposed we reduce the speed limit to 60km/h for consistency within the roading network.

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Proposed speed limit change.

Industrial Area

Vehicles and people move around Turangi’s industrial area when accessing different businesses. A lower speed limit will create a safe environment for all people in these areas.

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Proposed speed limit change.

Town Centre Roads

Reducing the speed limit to 30km/h is consistent with other high-use pedestrian areas across the District.

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Whareroa

Speed limits need to prepare road users entering busier areas where there are more people walking, biking and moving around. We are proposing changes to the speed limits at the entrance to Whareroa and 40km/h limits on all local streets.

This approach is a test - we hope to learn how we could introduce similar changes on a bigger scale for larger townships around Taupō District.

Proposed changes to speed limits

All speeds limits shown in the map and detailed in the street-by-street descriptions below are in km/h.

Whareroa map.
Speed limit change proposed.

Whareroa Road (village entrance)

Introducing a 60km/h speed limit will prepare road users for slower speed limits as they travel into Whareroa.

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Proposed speed limit change.

Whareroa local streets

The change to a 40km/h speed limit on these streets is consistent with our proposed approach of setting this speed limit for residential streets throughout the District.

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Eastern Bays

Our Eastern Bays are high traffic areas with State Highway 1 cutting through them. The streets that adjoin the state highway in each of these settlements often have high numbers of pedestrians and people walking, biking, and playing in the street.

To create a safe environment in residential areas we are proposing to formalise some of the already existing speed limits and ensure speed limits are appropriate to the roads that they service.

Proposed changes to speed limits

All speeds limits shown in the map and detailed in the street-by-street descriptions below are in km/h.

Map showing proposed changes.
Proposed speed limit change.

Rotongaio Road

The speed limit of this road needs to be formalised. This is a short, low volume road used primarily for community access.

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Proposed speed limit change.

Waitetoko local streets

The change to a 40km/h speed limit on these streets is consistent with our proposed approach of setting this speed limit for residential streets throughout the District.

Blake Road

The change to a 40km/h speed limit on this road is consistent with our proposed approach of setting this speed limit for residential streets and roads throughout the District.

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