Titiraupenga St revamp a big step towards better CBD flow
Junction works aim to lure cars away from other roads
An important phase in the transformation of the Taupo¯ town centre is under way this month, with the upgrade of Titiraupenga St beginning last Monday. This phase will involve upgrading the intersections to change the flow of traffic, with priority given to traffic travelling along Titiraupenga St.
The works will begin at the northern end of the street, with the upgrade to the Scannell St intersection expected to take four weeks, weather depending. It is intended that each intersection will be completed individually, moving south towards Lake Tce with the Roberts St intersection expected to be finished by the end of the year.
The project is part of the Government-funded Taupo¯ Town Centre Transformation programme of works to better connect the town centre to its surrounding environment and put people first. The aim of these changes is to support through-traffic to utilise Titiraupenga St and Spa Rd instead of Lake Tce and Tongariro St. Project manager Izelda Cruz said getting construction started on Titiraupenga St would be an important milestone.
“This is a major piece of work that
is about to get under way with the aim of delivering important benefits for our community, including improving pedestrian and cycling access to our central business district and delivering on the community’s aspirations for a people-friendly town centre,” she said.
“We are working closely with
affected residents, businesses and stakeholders, including Taupo¯ Primary School, to ensure we are doing all we can to minimise disruption and utilise resources as efficiently as possible across these major works.
“We are also working with traffic management to look at the best ways to reduce traffic disruption
while the intersections are under construction, along with ensuring only weekday works where possible.
“Thank you to everyone for their patience while this work gets under way. We will ensure we continue to keep the community updated as work progresses.”