Auckland may need $3.5 billion for road upgrades near City Rail Link

Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 1 Sep, 4:00am

In this story Auckland Transport, KiwiRail

Auckland could require up to $3.5 billion to remove level crossings to maximise the capacity of the City Rail Link. While the rail project is set to open on 13 September, significant road upgrades in central western suburbs may be needed by the 2030s.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 1 Sep, 4:00am

   Full rail network closures ‘absolutely a thing of the past’ as Auckland readies for CRL (opens in new tab)

2. The PostTue 1 Sep, 4:00am

   Auckland needs up to $3.5b to make the most of CRL (opens in new tab)