Shands Road Intersections Upgrade
Shands Road Intersections Upgrade Project
Details of Work
Council is starting a major project on the upgrade of two intersections and construction of two new roundabouts at Shands and Hamptons Road, and Shands and Trents Road, in Prebbleton.
This work is Stage 2 of the Prebbleton Arterial Intersection Upgrade to improve the safety and efficiency of the local roading network. Stage 1 was successfully completed in 2021, upgrading the intersections of Shands and Blakes and Springs and Marshs Roads into dual lane roundabouts.
Fulton Hogan has been appointed as the contractor to upgrade the intersections and build the two-lane roundabouts, along with the seal widening of Trents Road from Shands Road to Lindsay Drive, and the installation of a water main to Edwin Trent Drive.
Works Timeline
Work is scheduled to begin on 29 January 2024 with both roundabouts expected to be substantially completed by the end of August 2024, followed by a period of landscaping and maintenance.
The majority of this work will be carried out from Monday-Friday between 7.00am and 7.00pm. However, there may be times when the contractor will undertake specific tasks at night, and on Saturdays if needed. When this work is required, it will be communicated to all affected stakeholders.
These improvements will greatly enhance the safety and convenience of the route and we appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during the construction period.
Project Update - 15 April 2024
The traffic management outlined below remains in place as works continues on Trents Road, Hamptons and Shands Road Intersections. In addition to this, are the following traffic impacts.
Shands Road Moving to One-Way
From Monday 15 April for approximately 4 weeks, Shands Road between Hamptons Road and Blakes Road will be one-way heading north towards Hornby. Detours will be in place down Blakes Road for southbound traffic (heading away from Hornby).
This work involves the installation of a new watermain between Blakes Road and Trents Road, hedge removal and tie-ins to the new road alignment at the intersection of Hamptons and Shands Road.
Trents Road (East) One-Way Direction Change
From Monday 15 April for approximately 2 weeks, the current one-way traffic management system on Trents Road (between Shands and Springs Roads), will change direction and flow towards Shands Road to reduce overall traffic impacts. There will be entry only onto Trents Road from Springs Road. Farthing Drive will also be closed at the intersection with Trents Road during this time.
This work involves the installation of a new watermain and road widening.
Trents Road (West) Moving to One-Way
From Monday 15 April, for approximately 4 weeks, Trents Road (west) at the intersection with Shands Road will be moving one-way, with no entry onto Shands Road if coming down Trents Road from the direction of Main South Road. Please note Trents Road is open to two-way traffic up until this point.
This work will include the removal of hedges and the installation of new water pipe racing.
Hamptons Road (West) Moving to Two-Way
Hamptons Road (west) at the intersection with Shands Road is now open to two-way traffic for the duration of the 4 weeks that Shands Road is one-way to help alleviate traffic impacts on the network.
Please follow all detours and take care around the works area. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we undertake this essential work to ensure the safety of all road users.
Project Update - 1 March 2024
All traffic management outlined below remains in place as works continues on Trents Road, Hamptons and Shands Road Intersections.
Tree felling and hedge trimming along Trents Road has been finished, seal widening is still underway, with around 30% of the work completed.
Progress on the Hamptons/Shands roundabout continues. Tree felling along Hamptons Road is currently underway, while ducts for lowering overhead power, watermain, and stormwater installation is around 30% completed.
We will keep you updated as the works continues.
Traffic Impacts
Hamptons Road Closure
From 31 January for approximately 12 weeks, Hamptons Road, at the east side of the intersection with Shands Road, will be closed and detours in place.
Trents Road Moving to One-Way
From Monday 12 February until approximately mid-April, works along Trents Road (between Shands and Springs Roads) will commence to enable the installation of a new water main.
Trents Road will be accessible one-way from the Shands Road end. The one-way traffic management system will move progressively closer to Springs Road as required.
Shands Road Temporary Traffic Lights
From Monday 12 February, for approximately 8 weeks, traffic will be reduced to one lane on Shands Road at the intersection with Hamptons Road, and controlled by temporary traffic lights between the hours of 9am and 4pm. Two-way traffic will be reinstated outside of these hours.
Hamptons Road (West) Moving to One-Way
In conjunction with the temporary traffic lights on Shands Road, Hamptons Road (West) will be one way for the duration of the works with no entry on to Shands Road.
Other temporary traffic management layouts including one-ways, shoulder closures, lane drops and temporary traffic lights will be installed at various times, however these will be communicated throughout the project.
Works notices will be issued outlining the temporary traffic management plan and any impacts for residents, businesses and other affected parties as the works progresses.
Please take care around any work sites and if you would like any further information about this project please contact shandsroundabouts@selwyn.govt.nz