IMPROVEMENT OF INTERSECTION

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29379, 5 December 1960, Page 17

IMPROVEMENT OF INTERSECTION

Traffic Islands As Experiment

Two traffic islands at the intersection of Moorhouse avenue, Ferry road, find Wilsons road — regarded as one of the most dangerous intersections in the city —would considerably improve the intersection, said the City Council Traffic Superintendent (Mr G. P. Kellar) yesterday. The islands, which would channel traffic, would be in use today. Initially they would be constructed of temporary kerb blocks, but would be made permanent if the experiment was a success. The danger of head-on collisions between traffic travelling along Ferry road to the city and that travelling east along Moorhouse avenue had made the intersection dangerous, said Mr Kellar. The introduction of the islands would mean that all traffic travelling from Moorhouse avenue to Ferry road would be required to turn left and then enter Ferry road at right angles. Traffic going in the opposite direction would continue without restriction as at present. The small islands would allow traffic from Wilson’s road to come far enough forward to obtain a clear view of Ferry road. Left turns from Wilsons road into Moorhouse avenue would be unrestricted. With directional notices and the white kerbs it was not expected that motorists would find the intersection difficult to negotiate under the new system, said Mr Kellar.