Albany Street Connection

The sheer number of pedestrians crossing Albany Street, particularly during tertiary term-time, and the reported accidents and near-misses are major reasons for this upgrade. The need for a safe east-west cycleway connection from the CBD to Te Aka Ōtākau harbour-side shared path is also a key driver. This is project is part of the Connecting Dunedin programme of projects designed to improve the Dunedin transport network, providing a future-focused, accessible transport system enabling placemaking and liveability outcomes for the city. Connecting Dunedin is a partnership between the DCC, Otago Regional Council (ORC) and NZTA.

Construction will begin at the intersection of Anzac Avenue and Minerva Street. At the same time, you may see some brief traffic management and minor drilling along the project site to proactively confirm if any other infrastructure needs attention as construction progresses e.g., water or sewage. Work will then take place in sections along Albany Street between Great King Street and Anzac Avenue, with traffic management to suit each section. As the project progresses, you will be advised about what is happening and where. You should always have access to your residence/business.

There will be several features including raised crossings, a cycle-friendly pedestrian crossing on Anzac Avenue which is wider than a normal pedestrian crossing, ramps with markings, concrete separators and new mobility car parks.

No, the speed limit will remain at 30km/hr.

The construction of the separated cycleway and increasing the number of pedestrian crossings on Albany Street will mean removal of several car parks, as will shared path changes to the Anzac Avenue/Minerva Street intersection. Bus stops being installed on Union Street and Anzac Avenue will also mean removal of some parks. The number of car parks in the area will reduce by approximately 20.

Yes, the disability sector has been involved in this project to help ensure the walking and cycling connection is also a friendly environment for people with disabilities.

Please check the ORC’s Orbus bus alerts for any route changes during construction.

• At its meeting of 31 May 2021, Council approved the Central City Cycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project. The ASCP was part of that portfolio of work.
• Shaping Future Dunedin Transport programme of projects, including Albany Street improvements, went out for public consultation over June-July 2020.
• The Shaping Future Dunedin Transport Programme Business Case was accepted by Council in 2021.
• The ASCP was included in the 10 year plan 2021-31.
• Public consultation on proposed designs took place in 2022 and 2023.
• Council, in its 9 Year Plan 2025-34, approved a budget of $3 million
• In July 2025, landlords of affected businesses saw further tweaks to the design, addressing their suggestions regarding parking restrictions. This updated design was put out for consultation, specifically about the altered parking restrictions, from 17 July - 7 August 2025.
• On 26 August 2025, Council resolved that it did not support the proposed changes to the traffic and parking restrictions.
• On 23 September 2025, Council considered a Notice of Revocation and voted to support the traffic and parking restrictions, which meant the project could go ahead.
• On 11 November 2025, a new report was presented to the newly elected Council asking it to vote on whether to authorise an overspend due to the higher cost indicated in tenders. The vote authorised staff to proceed with the project.