Intersection Upgrade at Lindisfarne and Yarrow Streets Kicks Off Monday

• New Traffic Signals: Installation of modern traffic signals to better manage vehicle flow.
• Infrastructure Improvements: Complete overhaul including new drainage systems, kerbs, and improved road surfacing.
• Starts Monday 22nd April till 31st May.

Starting Monday, major upgrades aimed at improving the safety of the Lindisfarne and Yarrow streets intersection in Invercargill will commence. This intersection, known for its high number of accidents, will undergo significant changes to enhance road user safety.

Erin Moogan, Group Manager Infrastructure at Invercargill City Council, expressed enthusiasm about the project’s progress. “We’re addressing a critical need at the Yarrow and Lindisfarne streets intersection, which has seen 18 crashes in the last five years. These enhancements will significantly improve safety for all road users,” said Moogan.

During the construction period, westbound traffic on Yarrow Street will remain open, while eastbound traffic and Lindisfarne Street from Mitchell to Baird Streets will be temporarily closed. Detours will be clearly marked, and road users are advised to use alternate routes via Tay and St Andrew streets.

The bus stop on Yarrow Street will move temporarily to Ritchie Street. Passengers can also hail buses at any safe point along the route. Parking for local businesses at the Lindisfarne Shopping Centre will be available off Mitchell Street.

• The project is scheduled for completion by mid-June, dependent on weather conditions.
• On Monday, we’ll begin safety improvements to the Lindisfarne and Yarrow intersection
• We’ll be installing traffic lights, and improving the pedestrian crossing and cycling route.
• There will be some road closures required during this upgrade and detours in place:
• West-bound traffic on Yarrow St will remain open
• East-bound traffic on Yarrow St, and travel on Lindisfarne St between Mitchell St and Baird St, will be detoured
• The Yarrow St bus stop will be temporarily relocated to Ritchie Street.
• Want to access Souvlaki Corner, Filipino & Asian Store, Pulse Hair Design or Pay Check? Parking will still be available on Lindisfarne (in blue) for those wanting to access those shops.
• Please plan ahead and where possible, use Tay and St Andrew streets.
• Construction on the new road layout is due to be completed by mid-June, weather-dependant.