Getting ready to dance

Dunedin's latest and 12th central city Barnes Dance crossing was installed at the intersection of Frederick and Great King Sts on Thursday.

Dunedin City Council transport engineering and road safety team leader Hjarne Poulsen said the previous 11 Barnes Dance crossings were "working well - they've increased safety for pedestrians", and turning drivers no longer had to wait for people to cross.

Thursday's conversion work went smoothly, as Downer contract staff controlled the intersection with hand-held signs from 9am.

The intersection upgrade is expected to cost $35,000. In the Barnes Dance system, traffic stops and, when signalled by the lights, pedestrians may cross in any direction, including diagonally.