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Now that construction on the Stamford Plaza looks to be coming to an end, can you find out what approximate date has been set for the return of Mills Lane to two-way traffic? Certainly it will make it easier and safer to get to the North Shore when you are a parking bay holder in the Quay West building.
David Hogan, North Shore.
All those involved, including Fletcher Construction, the hotel itself and Auckland City Council, confirm late this month.
I take the airbus to work every day and because there are no bus stops on the way to the airport, the only option is for me to get off at the terminal and walk the 2km back to my workplace. Do you know why there aren't any bus stops along George Bolt Drive? I'm just curious.
Nikki Kerr, One Tree Hill.
The airbus or airporter service is run by Johnsons, and is primarily for air passengers, so there is no great demand to stop on the way. There is a new 380 bus from Papatoetoe via Puhinui Rd, run by Pacific Tourways, and the Maxx website advises that it stops at the airport shopping centre, which may help. There is also a NZ Bus (previously Stagecoach) service that runs from Pakuranga along George Bolt Drive. Ring Maxx on 366-6400 and ask for the best route, or visit www.maxx.co.nz
Who has right of way at the intersection of Durham and Queen Sts in the city? The council has raised the level of Durham St where it joins Queen St, making it unclear whether it is a road or a crossing. There are no zebra crossing lines painted, and no signage. If it is a crossing, then traffic should give way to pedestrians. If not, then pedestrians should give way to vehicles. In reality, many pedestrians walk out blindly, forcing drivers to brake suddenly to avoid them. Why is the design so ambiguous?
Ian Batterbee, Auckland.
This intersection was redesigned as part of the Queen St upgrade, but I agree, it is a bit dodgy. It is not a designated pedestrian crossing, and because of this, pedestrians should give way to vehicles. The recently installed pedestrian lights just by the intersection do give pedestrians ample time to cross Durham St when the Queen St light is red and traffic is not turning into Durham. Having said this, motorists are not allowed to run down errant pedestrians just because they shouldn't be on the road. It's called a duty of care. And the reverse applies - pedestrians shouldn't just step out into the road without ensuring that nothing is coming.
