From next Wednesday, February 5, most vehicles will no longer be able to access the station’s frontage.
The closure was trialled temporarily last year, and changes of a more permanent nature — including bollards, signs and road markings — would be installed starting next week.
The work was expected to take about a week, during which time pedestrian access would be restricted in some areas.
Dunedin City Council transport engineering and road safety team leader Hjarne Poulsen said once the changes were made, there would still be access for pedestrians, cyclists, motorised scooters, mobility scooters, maintenance vehicles and for emergency service vehicles.
Four bus stops would be provided on State Highway 1 between the railway station and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, and two at the southern end of Anzac Ave, near State Highway 1/Castle St.
One taxi stand would be provided in lower Stuart St outside the courthouse.
There would be six mobility and short-term drop-off/pick up parks at either end of the station, and cyclists would be able to ride through.
The pedestrian mall concept was trialled twice, and feedback and consultation indicated strong support for the change, Mr Poulsen said.
