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.
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
On Thursday 14 March works to construct raised speed tables on Dune View Drive and Pearson Street intersections with Molesworth Drive is kicking off.
Constructing the raised speed tables will take approximately 20 days (weather dependent). While the crew are working there will be a lane closure at each intersection with a priority give way system. Please follow signage and instructions from the onsite team.
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. For the section between Old Waipu Road and Dune View Drive two-way traffic will be maintained. Please follow any directions of staff on site and take care.
Other information:
- Phase 3 (Stage 1) technical detail drawings (PDF 4.75 MB)
- Read about the Phase 2 Shared Path l Mangawhai boardwalk design (full Resilio document)
- Mangawhai Community Park development
- Mangawhai Shared Path wider route (JPG 8MB)
- Shared Path network - some common questions (December 2021)
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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