Ask Phoebe: Fishing ban applies to both sides of bridge

On the northbound side of Greenhithe Bridge there is a sign that says no fishing, but on the other side there is no such sign. Does this mean you can fish on this side of the bridge? Peter Dixson, North Shore.

No. There is no sign there because there is no pedestrian access to that side.

On the other side there is a shared pedestrian/cycle lane, behind a barrier.

I read that the Cavendish Drive extension in Manukau is now open to Roscommon Rd and, eventually, it will join State Highway 20. For the moment, you are supposed to be able to turn on to Roscommon and join the motorway at Puhinui Rd. That means cutting out the dogleg on Puhinui, which would be helpful during morning rush hour. My question is: Can you actually do that?

The reason for asking is that on Cavendish Drive there is now a sign advising traffic to detour at Plunket Ave due to construction work. What is the situation regarding the use of Cavendish Drive? Stephen Tredwell, South Auckland.

Manukau City Council says that yes, motorists can use the Cavendish Drive extension to avoid the dogleg at Puhinui.

However, you do need to be aware that until the SH20 project is finished, you will have to turn on to Roscommon and then Puhinui, so it's not a direct route.

The sign is there because of continuing work on the SH20 project in the area. The council has asked the contractors to review their signage, to try to avoid giving the impression that the Cavendish Drive extension is not open.

When the SH20-Manukau motorway extension project is finished in 2010, Cavendish Drive will have a direct link with a new motorway interchange.

And, continuing the theme ...

Can you tell me when SH20 (Mt Roskill) is due to open? I have heard April 1, but to me it looks nowhere near ready. Dawn Yore, Avondale.

It is scheduled to be finished in May - this year.

Recently we were driving along Lake Rd in Belmont and needed to turn left into Winscombe St. In the cycle lane on our left was a cyclist - a rare thing indeed. When the lights changed, we waited for him to go, he waited for us and the traffic banked up behind us. In these circumstances, who has right of way? Chris Eagles, Devonport.

The cyclist does. Other vehicles may use special vehicle lanes only to make a turn, says the Road Code, but must give way to any vehicles entitled to use the lane. This applies to cycle, bus and transit lanes.