Bypass effects slight

The inner-city bypass – which cost more than $40 million and divided communities – has eased congestion in downtown Wellington but has had little impact on traffic volumes elsewhere in the city.

A New Zealand Transport Agency report released to The Dominion Post under the Official Information Act suggests the bypass has achieved some of its goals, pulling vehicles out of the downtown area and easing access south of the central city.

However, the study shows it has had little impact on vehicle numbers with the only other significant change a 10 per cent increase in southbound traffic in The Terrace Tunnel.

"The [bypass] has not resulted in significant increases to traffic greater than what has occurred in the region annually," states the report.

Transport Agency regional manager Graham Taylor said some adjustments still needed to be made.

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MA Prendergast   #1   05:26 pm Jan 28 2009

The problem with the bypass route was always the amount of traffic crossing from Brooklyn and Island Bay. The only adjustment that could possible help is lowering the bypass below ground as was originally planned. The plug should have been pulled on the project when that option was no longer possible. More than 40 million dollars has been wasted on some nice foot paths.

It is time for the Dominion Post to act like a real new paper and identify and demand explanations from those responsible. It should not be distracted by Graham Taylor and the other monkeys that will be pushed forward to hide the organ grinders.

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