Eastern Busway Construction Update

Completion of a big project like the busway creates change and some disruption. Eastern Busway are keen to be good neighbours while the work is in progress and to keep us updated so you know what to expect.

Eastern Busway taking shape

Construction is well underway on one of New Zealand’s biggest transport projects, as seen first-hand in early August by Auckland representatives. The photo below by Nigel King shows the group standing on what will be the new citybound lanes on Tī Rākau Drive. The completed busway will run along the centre of the road in the area used by the current citybound lanes.

Councillor John Watson, Chairman of Auckland Council’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, says it is great to see progress being made on one of the city’s major transport projects. “There has been significant investment across Auckland’s transport network over the last decade with a number of large-scale infrastructure projects delivered. Slowly but surely an integrated network is coming together with the Eastern Busway an important link for the large population catchment in this part of the region.”

AT’s Group Manager Strategic Development Programmes and Property, Jane Small, says the Eastern Busway Alliance is working day and night on the project and is on track to have it completed in late 2027. “Buses will be able to bypass traffic on 5km of fully separated busway with five new bus stations, delivering a more reliable service locally and to the city,” she says.

“Another key part of the project is Rā Hihi – a flyover in Pakūranga above Reeves Road and across Tī Rākau Drive, which will help to reduce traffic congestion around one of the country’s busiest intersections. Also under construction is 12km of safe and separated walking and cycling routes, which will provide more options to get around the local area safely and easily.”

Photo of the support columns or piers of Rā Hihi (flyover) taking shape along Reeves Road. Image credit: Mark Barber

Improving Botany Town Centre bus stop
Upgrades are happening at the Botany Town Centre bus stop and the surrounding area from 12 Aug to mid-November. A temporary bus stop at the south end of BTC near Rockshop will be used while the upgrade is completed, and signage will show the way to it. 

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