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Work to make Bromley’s streets safer and more accessible begins next week.

Street upgrades, which will start on Monday 23 June, aim to reduce traffic speeds, limit heavy vehicle use, and improve safety for people biking and walking, especially outside Bromley School.

“Residents have told us they’re concerned about fast, heavy traffic on Bromley streets, including safety around crossing points,” says Christchurch City Council Transport Planning and Delivery Manager Jacob Bradbury.

“We’ve worked closely with elected members and the community to identify the areas that need attention first, particularly on Hay Street, Keighleys Road and Bromley Road, where road safety for tamariki is a key concern.”

The planned upgrades include 12 new speed humps, 12 new signs, upgraded asphalt in five areas near pedestrian crossings, tactile paving at six crossing points, one new pedestrian refuge island, and refreshed line markings across six locations in Bromley.

Street upgrades for Bromley had previously been part of Council’s Way Safer Streets programme, with some of the work earmarked to be funded by central Government via the Transport Choices programme. This funding became unavailable due to Government’s changing priorities.

This phase of work is funded via the Long Term Plan 2024 to 2034. Other street upgrades in Bromley will be scheduled as funding becomes available, through future annual planning and long term planning processes.

To carry out the upgrades, temporary traffic lights will be used to create a ‘one-way at a time’ system through the work areas during the day. Two-way traffic will be reinstated after 7pm each night. Work will take approximately 2-3 weeks.

“We know roadworks can be disruptive, and we really appreciate everyone’s patience while we make these important street upgrades for Bromley,” Mr Bradbury says.

These upgrades are part of the first phase of the Bromley Transport Action Plan, developed in response to community feedback and approved by the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board in December 2024. 

Visit ccc.govt.nz/bromley-transport-action-plan for more information.