Q. How is that Victoria Park tunnel thing going? What does it involve, and when will it be finished? Andrew Jones, Birkenhead.
A: Auckland City Council is currently calling for public comment on Transit's proposal for the tunnel. The plans include a three-lane northbound tunnel under Victoria Park, with the existing flyover being used for southbound traffic. The motorway from the Harbour Bridge to the Wellington St onramp will be widened too. Transit needs to acquire extra land, which is why the council is calling for submissions.
A full description of the project and the assessed environmental impact can be seen at the council building in Greys Ave, the Leys Institute at 20 St Mary's Rd, Ponsonby, and at the central city library reference section, in Lorne St, during business hours. Or you can look at it online using the link below. Submissions close on April 3.
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Q: Is there going to be a right-turn phase to the lights on the corner of Beaumont and Fanshawe Streets for traffic turning out of Beaumont north over the Harbour Bridge? It can take up to five light changes to get through. Ngaire Jermaine, Auckland.
A: A right-turning phase will be installed as part of the Fanshawe St widening. This was scheduled to be finished in January, but the latest estimate is mid-March. But the project includes a ban on turning right from Fanshawe to Beaumont for westbound traffic.
<EM>Get moving:</EM> Still time to have your say on tunnel plan
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