Transport

Once in Mangawhai, it is an active place, with a safe and slow pace. A shared use path will connect the different areas of Mangawhai, from the school to the beach over time, invigorating town centres along the way.


Mangawhai Shared Path Feb 2024 A1 Poster v2

PHASE ONE
Phase One of the shared path includes constructing the first section of the shared path on Molesworth Drive, from the ITM down to about 80m past Estuary Drive, as well as the two roundabouts and adjacent path upgrades at the Insley Street/Moir Street intersection and Molesworth Drive/Moir Street intersection. Phase One is now complete. 

PHASE TWO
Phase Two includes the shared path sections on either side of the causeway, and a boardwalk over the causeway. Construction for the second phase of the Mangawhai shared path started in October 2022, and includes a collaboratively designed boardwalk running alongside the causeway. The boardwalk was opened to the public from 22 August 2023. Phase Two is now complete. 

PHASE THREE

22 March 2024

You will have seen the busy team from Downer steadily constructing the third phase of the shared path along Molesworth Drive. From Sunday 24 March, the crew are planning to start work on the section on Molesworth Drive between Old Waipu Road and Sunlea Lane. Look out for changes to pedestrian access in this area – it will be moved to a different location from its usual path but will still remain on the eastern side (see map). On the road, two way traffic will be maintained. Please take care when walking or driving through the worksite area.

Further north on Molesworth Drive, works on the 900m section of the shared path between ITM and Wood Street will kick off from Wednesday 3 April. The team are starting at the southern end of this section first. For anyone interested, a drop-in session with the project team is being held at: The Club conference room Molesworth Drive Wednesday 3 April 4.00 - 6.00pm. You can drop in at any point during the session to view the plans and ask any questions you may have about the construction.

Also after Easter, stop-go traffic management will be operating while our contractors work on raised pedestrian crossings on Pearson Street and Dune View Drive in Mangawhai Village. Outside of work hours traffic lights will be operating so that those using these side streets are able to exit safely.

Phase Three of the Mangawhai shared path is a 1.5km section between the village and Mangawhai Central, and a 900m section between ITM and Wood Street. Works started 7 February 2024. As work progress, construction will move north along Molesworth Drive. While the crew are working temporary traffic and pedestrian management will be in place. Please follow any directions of staff on site and take care.

Mangawhai Shared Path Feb 2024 A3 Crossing Poster

Other information: 

The first two phases of the Mangawhai shared path are supported by funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (majority grant) and the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund – Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) administered by Kānoa – Regional Development & Investment Unit.

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