Work to replace Auckland level crossings with bridges begins next week

Sunday 24 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 24 Aug 2025, 7:13pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop, Wayne Brown

Construction will start next week to replace eight level crossings in Takanini and Glen Innes with road and pedestrian bridges. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Transport Minister Chris Bishop, and Mayor Wayne Brown attended a ceremony to mark the beginning of the project. The initiative is funded by the Government and Auckland Council.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 24 Aug 2025, 12:30pm

   Work begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 24 Aug 2025, 12:30pm

   PM Luxon, Bishop and Wayne Brown launch railway crossing removal work (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZSun 24 Aug 2025, 7:13pm

   Multi-million-dollar Auckland overbridge projects get underway (opens in new tab)