The Gardens intersection is the only major concern for the Dunedin City Council as a result of the rule change on March 25, Dunedin City Council senior traffic engineer Ron Minnema said.
‘‘Prior to the give-way rules being implemented there were a lot of inquiries, but the one we have had the most on since is the Opoho [Gardens] intersection and that is being addressed as we speak,'' Mr Minnema said.
There have been seven injury crashes at the intersection between 2007 and 2011, including three serious injuries (two pedestrians and a cyclist).
Danger has increased since the give-way rules changed because traffic heading west on Opoho Rd and continuing across the intersection to Bank St was blocked by right turning traffic.
‘‘They are having to wait longer and straight-ahead traffic is getting frustrated.
‘‘They are changing lanes into the left-turning lane and going straight through, which is illegal.''
Pine Hill resident Tylah Flett said the intersection needed to be changed because the giveway rules made it hard for her when returning home.
Kerstin Keogh said she was not as badly affected as others because she came from the direction of the central city.
Gail Rockliff said it was a hazardous place for pedestrians.
‘‘People walking don't realise there is a green arrow for traffic,'' Mrs Rockliff said.
Mr Minnema said light sequencing changes, more visible overhanging lights and ramps on the kerbs for wheelchairs and mobility scooters were planned.
- Dan Hutchinson
