New shared path to improve Riverbank Rd

Construction of a new 650m shared pedestrian, and cycling path, on Riverbank Rd, in Ōtaki, will make the road safer for people, and improve connectivity in the growing town, Kāpiti Coast District Council says.

Infrastructure and Asset Management group manager, Sean Mallon says, as Ōtaki continues to grow areas like Riverbank Rd are changing, and this work reflects those changes.

“Once a mostly industrial area, today Riverbank Rd is home to a childcare centre, there are housing subdivisions underway and there are generally more people moving around the area on foot, by bike and in vehicles,” Mr Mallon says.

“The new shared pathway will make it safer for everyone passing through the area, no matter how they’re travelling, and increase connectivity in an area of high growth.”

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The path will extend from Miro St to Old SH1, on the northern side of the road. It will be 3m wide, and surfaced with asphalt.

Work is due to start in mid-March, and is expected to take around three months, to build the path. Traffic management will be in place during construction.

Mr Mallon says Ōtaki is in the midst of a significant infrastructure upgrade.

"Whether building new water reservoirs or upgrading wastewater systems, we’ve really turned Ōtaki orange in the last year.

“We know this work can be disruptive, and thank the community for their patience. It’s all about preparing and building resilience for the future.”