PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIENWork to improve traffic connections bypassing central Dunedin will be complete by August, the city council says. In a statement, Dunedin City Council transport group manager Jeanine Benson said the goal was to make the harbour arterial the preferred route for vehicles, especially heavy vehicles. It is expected to reduce traffic flow through the centre city during construction of the new hospital. A new roundabout at the intersection of Otaki and Orari Sts will be built to improve traffic flow, sightlines and access. "We understand that removing parking may inconvenience some, but this is necessary to ease congestion and to improve traffic flow and safety," Ms Benson said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 01, 2026 17:21 UTC