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A person was killed in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Gordonton and Thomas Roads in northeastern Hamilton on Friday (photo archive).
The most famous intersection of Hamilton claimed another life
A person died after an accident of two vehicles at the intersection of Gordonton and Thomas Roads around 7:20 pm on Friday.
Three others were injured.
Hamilton Police Sergeant William Loughrin said it was too early to say how the accident occurred.
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Loughrin stated that police still informed the family of the victim
Hamilton City Council approved plans for the installation of traffic lights at the police station. high-risk intersection, subject to the closure of the intersection.
The cost of traffic lights is estimated at $ 2 million
A roundabout would cost twice that cost
Construction should begin before the end of the year.
Gordonton Road is a standard rural road with a speed limit of 80kmh.
Thomas is a 50kmh residential road
Traffic volumes have increased steadily in recent years due to the growth of residential housing in the northeast corner of Hamilton. The intersection has seen a growing number of accidents and is classified by the NZTA as a high-risk intersection.
Traffic lights are preferable at a roundabout because they are safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The City Council stated
that the Council will consult the community on the reduction of the speed from 80 km / h to 60 km / h
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