Rocks Road Walking and Cycling investigation
In parallel to the Nelson Southern Link is the Rocks Road Walk/Cycle project, a joint project of Nelson City Council and the NZ Transport Agency.In parallel to the work we are doing for the Nelson Southern Link is the Rocks Road Walk/Cycle project. It is being jointly undertaken by Nelson City Council and the NZ Transport Agency.
This project aims to improve the current cycling and pedestrian facilities along the road between Tahunanui Beach and Wakefield Quay.
This project is separate to the Nelson Southern Link investigation, but the two projects are closely linked. Key decisions on each will inform both projects.This project is separate to the Nelson Southern Link investigation, however, the results of this project will inform some of the options for the Nelson Southern Link investigations.
As part of the engagement on the NSLI, we are sharing an update on the work we have done on the Rocks Road Walk/Cycle project since 2014. The SH6 Rocks Road Walk/Cycle Facility Options Update Report is now available. It features the walking and cycling options being considered, which are listed below. We are interested in your feedback on these options and how they might fit with the proposed approaches for the NSLI.
Rocks Road Walking and Cycling Investigation options
1 – Minor improvements
This option includes committed improvements identified by the Transport Agency and NCC, such as resurfacing work to the road and footpath. It also involves incremental improvements to existing on-road facilities and the footpath. There is no widening of the seabed, the existing footpath, or cycle facilities. Cost is $4.9 Million .
2 – Safety enhancements with reduced lane widths
This includes the improvements outlined in Option 1 above and creates additional cycle and footpath width through narrowing the traffic lanes to 3m. Please note, this option can only be pursued if the state highway is relocated (i.e. Rocks Road becomes a local road). Cost is $8.2 Million
3 – On-road cycle lanes in both directions, shared path and reduced parking
This option involves widening the on-road cycle lanes in both directions and creating a 2.9m shared walking and cycling path on the seaward side. Parking between Victoria Road and Richardson Street would be removed. There would be significant seawall widening. Cost is $21.3 Million
4 – On-road cycle lanes and shared path
This option involves widening on-road cycle lanes in both directions and creating a 2.9m shared walking and cycling path on the seaward side as in Option 3. Parking between Victoria Road and Richardson Street would be kept. This will require significant seawall widening. Cost is $25.1 Million
Download the complete SH Rocks Road Walk/Cycle Facility Options Update Report
Background
For more background information on this project, please refer to Nelson City Council’s Council’swebsite.
The Rocks Road Walk/Cycle Investigation is also part of the Government’s Urban Cycleways Programme, which is funding the investigation of a Nelson coastal route.
Find more information about the Urban Cycleways Programmethe Urban Cycleways Programme .