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 Project Update

The latest project images can be viewed at any time here and videos here

New traffic lanes and a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists are now open on Tī Rākau Drive from Gossamer Drive to Pakūranga Highway. Image credit: Nigel King

Busway begins along the middle of Tī Rākau Drive

Construction on the next phase of the busway is moving ahead with work beginning along the middle of Tī Rākau Drive, which serves 81,000 vehicles a day. The project team carried out a lane switch during the Easter weekend to create space to build the busway from Pakūranga to Tī Rākau Bridge near Burswood. The work was finished ahead of schedule and marks a milestone for the project, which is now halfway to being completed.
Tī Rākau Drive has two vehicle lanes in each direction, and pedestrians and cyclists now have safer, more convenient travel options. Some intersections are wider than they were before. Please take extra care when driving through them and keep a close eye on traffic lights.

Tī Rākau Bridge takes shape

Work is starting on the Tī Rākau Bridge, which will be used by buses.
A temporary bridge to provide a safe platform over water for the project team will be completed during the next few weeks and work will begin on Tī Rākau Bridge in June.

Pile casings being placed 12m deep for the temporary platform for workers building the new Tī Rākau Bridge.

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