Major revamp for Tauranga traffic spot

The roundabout on the corner of Cameron Rd and Chadwick Rd in Greerton is subject of a major overhaul. Photo/file

Major roading changes have been announced for Greerton.

The proposed plans including an additional roundabout and controlled pedestrian crossings in the village.

Tauranga City Council released the plans today after community concern at the safety of Cameron Rd and Chadwick Rd. The roundabout intersection was ranked as the second worst local road location in the city in terms of serious, minor and non-injury crashes, the council said in a statement.

Tauranga City Council's concept plan of new-look Greerton Village roading. Image/supplied

In the past five years there have been 70 crashes in the local areas: two of these were serious crashes which involved a pedestrian and a cyclist. The crash trend was increasing with 23 crashes in 2016. Prior to this the average number of crashes was about eight per year, the council said.

The council said it had been reveiwing options to help improve the safety of the Greerton roads for everyone - people walking, on bikes, on mobility scooters and in cars.

"We now have an option that we believe is the best to deliver all of the desired outcomes for this area of Tauranga, which is to address the primary issue of people's safety while retaining the Greerton 'village feel'."

The preferred option will be on display at the Greerton Library from 3pm on July 27 until 2pm August 2.

More information can be found here.