Traffic lights at the Taupō Quay/St Hill St intersection will be working by the end of September.
Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will need to have their wits about them when new traffic signals start operating at the Taupō Quay/St Hill St intersection.
Changes at the intersection have been happening for months as the Whanganui District Council alters the layout to incorporate Te Tuaiwi shared pathway. The pathway
runs the length of St Hill St and joins up with the City Bridge and City to North Mole shared pathway.
Traffic signals being installed at the new T-intersection will be working by the end of September. The layout includes designated left and right turning lanes for all drivers and the council is warning road users to take care as they get to grips with the new system.
Road transport engineer Chris Thrupp says the new signals will improve safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians and eliminate vehicle/pedestrian conflicts by separating their phases.
"The changes mean a much more efficient system for pedestrians and drivers," Thrupp said.
