Eastern Busway Construction Update

Construction starts on final stretch of the busway

Work has officially started on the last section of the Eastern Busway linking Tī Rākau Drive to Botany Town Centre through Whakamaumahara Guys Reserve. Alongside the construction of this piece of busway, a new shared path will also run through the area, extending walking and cycling connections for the community. 

Once complete, the fully separated busway will enable people to travel from Botany to downtown Auckland in just 40 minutes by bus and train, with easy connections to Sylvia Park, Newmarket, Manukau, Henderson and beyond. 

The Howick Local Board area is Auckland’s most populous and projected to grow further. Combined with the City Rail Link opening this year, the Eastern Busway will make public transport a genuine option for many more people. The Eastern Busway provides East Aucklanders with frequent, reliable public transport, supporting growth and helping ease congestion on
local roads.

Most construction between Pakūranga and Botany will be finished by the end of 2026, with the full Eastern Busway opening in 2027. 

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