Incomplete or changed roadworks - Linton / Ferguson Streets
M.S.Dixon made this Official Information request to Palmerston North City Council
The request was successful.
From: M.S.Dixon
Dear Palmerston North City Council,
Major roadworks on Ferguson Street at the Linton Street intersection in Palmerston North were part of a larger safety improvement project that concluded in late 2023.
Part of the redesign was the Ferguson and Linton Street intersection, which was intended to be modified to a left-turn-only exit. Motorists were to be no longer permitted to make right-hand turns from Linton Street onto Ferguson Street to prevent crossing four lanes of high-speed traffic. At the time, the plans shown and sent out to neighbouring properties clearly showed a traffic island to be constructed to prevent the right-hand turn.
Why was this never completed, or modified to the extent that now, it is only an "option" to not turn right, with just one small insignificant sign designating this?
There is often traffic backed-up down Linton Street, because somebody at the front of the queue wishes to turn right, or cross four lanes of traffic.
Is this going to be rectified to the original 2023 plan?
Yours faithfully,
M.S.Dixon
Palmerston North City Council
Kia ora MS Dixson,
Thanks for letting us know about this.
We’ve logged your request regarding LGOIMA.
Your reference number is SRC0379829, which you can use if you need to
follow up.
Stay in the loop with our monthly newsletter — your source for news on
Council projects, decisions, and events around our city and more.
Sign up here:
[1]https://www.pncc.govt.nz/News-Events/Sig...
If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reply to this
email or call us on 06 356 8199.
Ngā mihi nui,
+-------------------------------------------+
|| Anki |
|| |
|| Customer Services |
|| Palmerston North City Council |
|| Te Marae o Hine − 32 The Square |
|| Private Bag 11034, Palmerston North 4442 |
|| |
|| 06 356 8199 |
|| [2]pncc.govt.nz |
+-------------------------------------------+
-----Original Message-----
From: M.S.Dixon
Sent: Thursday, 8 January 2026 4:27 PM
To: LGOIMA Requests
Subject: Official Information request - Incomplete or changed roadworks -
Linton / Ferguson Streets
Dear Palmerston North City Council,
Major roadworks on Ferguson Street at the Linton Street intersection in
Palmerston North were part of a larger safety improvement project that
concluded in late 2023.
Part of the redesign was the Ferguson and Linton Street intersection,
which was intended to be modified to a left-turn-only exit. Motorists were
to be no longer permitted to make right-hand turns from Linton Street onto
Ferguson Street to prevent crossing four lanes of high-speed traffic. At
the time, the plans shown and sent out to neighbouring properties clearly
showed a traffic island to be constructed to prevent the right-hand turn.
Why was this never completed, or modified to the extent that now, it is
only an "option" to not turn right, with just one small insignificant sign
designating this?
There is often traffic backed-up down Linton Street, because somebody at
the front of the queue wishes to turn right, or cross four lanes of
traffic.
Is this going to be rectified to the original 2023 plan?
Yours faithfully,
M.S.Dixon
-------------------------------------------------------------------
This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.
Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #33462 email]
Is [Palmerston North City Council request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests
to Palmerston North City Council? If so, please contact us using this
form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...
Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on
the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers
If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please
ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA
page.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
References
Visible links
1. https://www.pncc.govt.nz/News-Events/Sig...
2. https://www.pncc.govt.nz/
hide quoted sections
From: LGOIMA Requests
Palmerston North City Council
Kia ora M.S. Dixon
We have received your official information request
We received your official information request on 08/01/2026 for:
+------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|Major roadworks on Ferguson Street at the Linton Street intersection in |
|Palmerston North were part of a larger safety improvement project that |
|concluded in late 2023. |
| |
| |
| |
|Why was this never completed, or modified to the extent that now, it is |
|only an "option" to not turn right, with just one small insignificant |
|sign designating this? |
| |
| |
| |
|Is this going to be rectified to the original 2023 plan? |
+------------------------------------------------------------------------+
We aim to respond to your request as soon as possible and no later than
9/2/26. If we cannot respond to your request within this 20-working day
period, we will let you know.
We are working on your request
We are currently gathering any information that we hold that relates to
your request. If we need to clarify anything with you, we will contact you
shortly.
Charging
On some occasions, we need to charge for the cost of labour and materials
involved in making information available or for making information
available urgently. If a charge is required, we will let you know before
your request is processed.
Further information
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by emailing
[1][Palmerston North City Council request email]. Your reference number is LGOIMA SRC0379829 .
Ngā mihi
Stephen
Official Information Team
Legal Services
Palmerston North City Council
[2]A green triangle with white text Te Marae o Hine − 32 The Square
AI-generated content may be incorrect. Private Bag 11034, Palmerston
North 4442
06 356 8199
[3]pncc.govt.nz
-----Original Message-----
From: M.S.Dixon <[FOI #33462 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 8 January 2026 4:27 PM
To: LGOIMA Requests <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Incomplete or changed roadworks -
Linton / Ferguson Streets
Dear Palmerston North City Council,
Major roadworks on Ferguson Street at the Linton Street intersection in
Palmerston North were part of a larger safety improvement project that
concluded in late 2023.
Part of the redesign was the Ferguson and Linton Street intersection,
which was intended to be modified to a left-turn-only exit. Motorists were
to be no longer permitted to make right-hand turns from Linton Street onto
Ferguson Street to prevent crossing four lanes of high-speed traffic. At
the time, the plans shown and sent out to neighbouring properties clearly
showed a traffic island to be constructed to prevent the right-hand turn.
Why was this never completed, or modified to the extent that now, it is
only an "option" to not turn right, with just one small insignificant sign
designating this?
There is often traffic backed-up down Linton Street, because somebody at
the front of the queue wishes to turn right, or cross four lanes of
traffic.
Is this going to be rectified to the original 2023 plan?
Yours faithfully,
M.S.Dixon
-------------------------------------------------------------------
This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.
Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[4][FOI #33462 email]
Is [5][Palmerston North City Council request email] the wrong address for Official Information
requests to Palmerston North City Council? If so, please contact us using
this form:
[6]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on
the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
[7]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please
ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA
page.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
References
Visible links
1. mailto:[Palmerston North City Council request email]
2. https://www.pncc.govt.nz/
3. https://www.pncc.govt.nz/
4. mailto:[FOI #33462 email]
5. mailto:[Palmerston North City Council request email]
6. https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...
7. https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers
hide quoted sections
From: LGOIMA Requests
Palmerston North City Council
Kia ora M.S. Dixon,
I refer to your official information request (our ref: SRC0379829)
received on 08/01/26 for information about roadworks on Ferguson and
Linton Street intersection.
Our response
Our Principal Transport Planner has reviewed your query alongside the
approved construction plans and the completed post construction Safe
System Audit. Based on this review, we can confirm the following:
o The original construction drawings for the Ferguson Street / Pitt
Street / Linton Street upgrade clearly show the layout as it exists
today, including the traffic island arrangement at the Linton Street
approach and the left turn only requirement. There were no amendments
made to replace the island with a physical barrier prohibiting right
turn movements.
o A post construction Safe System Audit was undertaken in October 2023.
The audit confirmed that the intersection was upgraded in line with
the design plans and functions as intended within the overall Ring
Road network.
o At the time of commissioning the audit, concerns were raised about
driver behaviour and delays associated with vehicles attempting to
travel straight or attempting right-turn movements from Linton Street,
which was contributing to queuing and congestion on Linton Street.
o In response to these concerns, the signage was updated. The original
“No Right Turn” signage was replaced with “Left Turn Only” signage to
provide clearer direction and improve safety and operational
efficiency at the intersection.
o There is no current proposal to redesign the intersection or install a
full physical divider preventing right turn or through movements.
However, Council will continue to monitor the intersection’s
performance and safety, and operational issues such as queuing and
driver behaviour will be considered as part of our ongoing network
management and safety review processes.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi,
Kate Scrase
Official Information Team
Legal Services
Palmerston North City Council
[2]A green triangle with white text Te Marae o Hine − 32 The Square
AI-generated content may be incorrect. Private Bag 11034, Palmerston
North 4442
06 356 8199
[3]pncc.govt.nz
From: LGOIMA Requests <[4][email address]>
Sent: Friday, 9 January 2026 2:08 PM
To: [5][FOI #33462 email]
Subject: FW: Official Information request - Incomplete or changed
roadworks - Linton / Ferguson Streets SRC0379829
Kia ora M.S. Dixon
We have received your official information request
We received your official information request on 08/01/2026 for:
Major roadworks on Ferguson Street at the Linton Street intersection in
Palmerston North were part of a larger safety improvement project that
concluded in late 2023.
Why was this never completed, or modified to the extent that now, it is
only an "option" to not turn right, with just one small insignificant sign
designating this?
Is this going to be rectified to the original 2023 plan?
We aim to respond to your request as soon as possible and no later than
9/2/26. If we cannot respond to your request within this 20-working day
period, we will let you know.
We are working on your request
We are currently gathering any information that we hold that relates to
your request. If we need to clarify anything with you, we will contact you
shortly.
Charging
On some occasions, we need to charge for the cost of labour and materials
involved in making information available or for making information
available urgently. If a charge is required, we will let you know before
your request is processed.
Further information
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by emailing
[6][Palmerston North City Council request email]. Your reference number is LGOIMA SRC0379829 .
Ngā mihi
Stephen
Official Information Team
Legal Services
Palmerston North City Council
[7]A green triangle with white text Te Marae o Hine − 32 The Square
AI-generated content may be incorrect. Private Bag 11034, Palmerston
North 4442
06 356 8199
[8]pncc.govt.nz
-----Original Message-----
From: M.S.Dixon <[9][FOI #33462 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 8 January 2026 4:27 PM
To: LGOIMA Requests <[10][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Incomplete or changed roadworks -
Linton / Ferguson Streets
Dear Palmerston North City Council,
Major roadworks on Ferguson Street at the Linton Street intersection in
Palmerston North were part of a larger safety improvement project that
concluded in late 2023.
Part of the redesign was the Ferguson and Linton Street intersection,
which was intended to be modified to a left-turn-only exit. Motorists were
to be no longer permitted to make right-hand turns from Linton Street onto
Ferguson Street to prevent crossing four lanes of high-speed traffic. At
the time, the plans shown and sent out to neighbouring properties clearly
showed a traffic island to be constructed to prevent the right-hand turn.
Why was this never completed, or modified to the extent that now, it is
only an "option" to not turn right, with just one small insignificant sign
designating this?
There is often traffic backed-up down Linton Street, because somebody at
the front of the queue wishes to turn right, or cross four lanes of
traffic.
Is this going to be rectified to the original 2023 plan?
Yours faithfully,
M.S.Dixon
-------------------------------------------------------------------
This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.
Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[11][FOI #33462 email]
Is [12][Palmerston North City Council request email] the wrong address for Official Information
requests to Palmerston North City Council? If so, please contact us using
this form:
[13]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on
the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
[14]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please
ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA
page.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
References
Visible links
1. http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/
2. https://www.pncc.govt.nz/
3. https://www.pncc.govt.nz/
4. mailto:[email address]
5. mailto:[FOI #33462 email]
6. mailto:[Palmerston North City Council request email]
7. https://www.pncc.govt.nz/
8. https://www.pncc.govt.nz/
9. mailto:[FOI #33462 email]
10. mailto:[email address]
11. mailto:[FOI #33462 email]
12. mailto:[Palmerston North City Council request email]
13. https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...
14. https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers
hide quoted sections
Things to do with this request
- Add an annotation (to help the requester or others)
- Download a zip file of all correspondence (note: this contains the same information already available above).
Offensive? Unsuitable?
Requests for personal information and vexatious requests are not considered valid requests for Official Information (read more).
If you believe this request is not suitable, you can report it for attention by the site administrators
Report this request
M.S.Dixon left an annotation ()
This is not how I recollect the original plan to be - there were design drawings of the original intersection showing that a full traffic island would block the crossing of four lanes of Ferguson Street from Linton Street. This seems to have disappeared from record.
Link to this