Eastern Busway Construction Update
FEBRUARY 2026
What is happening on Tī Rākau Drive?
Between William Roberts Road and Gossamer Drive, new stormwater pipes will be installed to help prevent flooding. During construction, eastbound traffic ( towards Botany) on Tī Rākau Drive will be temporarily redirected onto the new central busway lanes, with the work site occupying the eastbound lanes. The project involves installing larger, higher-capacity stormwater pipes and rebuilding the road surface. Watercare will also be upgrading the watermain in this area.
Pre-Construction (13–15 February)
Traffic will be redirected into the central lanes. Traffic lights will be switched off on 13–14 February, with traffic controllers managing vehicle movements ( please see graphic Stage 1 and Stage 2). The long-term traffic layout takes effect from Sunday, 15 February ( see graphic Stage 3)
During Construction on Tī Rākau Drive (16 February – Late 2026)
- Duration: Approximately 5 weeks of disruption per property along Ti Rakau Drive (towards Botany)
- Traffic: Two lanes remain open in both directions
- Dust & Noise: Controlled using water carts and noise mats on temporary fencing
- Property access (east side): Resident-only entry via site access points opposite Roseburn Place and Edgewater Drive East with 24/7 traffic personnel from 12th - 20th February
- Chevis Place: Residents only, with left turns out maintained
- Marriott Road: Resident access only at times, closed during work with signed detours
- Driveways: Daytime restrictions where work is occurring, reinstated overnight where possible; temporary car parking available
- Pedestrians: Footpaths and crossings remain open with temporary changes and signage
- Trees: Carefully removed in February where necessary to access pipes underneath
- Bus stops: Relocated to middle lanes with signage
Click here for more information on the work in progress, detours and stage 1, 2 and 3 layout graphics.