Construction update on the Eastern Busway project.

Kia ora and welcome to this update on the Eastern Busway that is being built between Pakūranga and Botany.

Pakūranga’s new connection

A new road bridge (flyover) will be built above Reeves Road as part of the Eastern Busway project. It’ll provide a direct connection between Pakūranga Road and the South Eastern Highway to help ease congestion in east Auckland. We plan to start construction in early 2024 and it’ll take about two years to finish.

Access will remain available to the Pākuranga town centre, neighbouring businesses and homes while we build the flyover. There’ll be some changes to the layout of local roads that we’ll advertise to help you plan your alternative routes, including a new link from William Roberts Road to Tī Rākau Drive.

Image: an artist impression of the completed flyover above Reeves Road in Pakūranga.

Improvements around Pakūranga Plaza

Now more than ever it's important that we build in a way that reduces the risk of future flooding. We’re improving the stormwater network around Pakūranga Plaza and appreciate your patience with the temporary changes to the car park.

We’re also working during the night on Tī Rakāu Drive to install underground signal cables for traffic lights at Palm Avenue.

The road layout changes that will be place in and around Pakūranga Plaza during October are shown on the map below.

Map showing road layout changes in Pākuranga during October

Work in progress

To find out about the project work, road layout changes and detours each week, check the construction update page on our website linked here:

Construction update

Thank you

It was great to see community interest in the project during two October pop-in sessions in Pakūranga Plaza. There were questions, discussions and recommendations about the project and the changes that’ll be taking place during the next four years while the busway is built.

Thank you for popping in and letting us know how we can support you and your neighbourhood during construction.

Image: Community members and Eastern Busway Alliance staff at a recent pop-in session in Pakūranga Plaza.

Information about other projects in east Auckland

Urban regeneration alongside the Eastern Busway

Eke Panuku is the council-controlled organisation that delivers urban regeneration in Tāmaki Makaurau. It’s looking at ways to create high-quality sustainable residential and commercial development in areas neighbouring the Eastern Busway. The work is at an early stage and starts with investigating opportunities at Pakūranga.

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Bike Hub at Lloyd Elsmore Park

Auckland’s newest bike hub will open on Saturday 4 November in Lloyd Elsmore Park and will be available from Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm. Local bike enthusiasts will be on hand to help with basic repairs, information and advice, and sales of refurbished bikes.

It's a free community service and is one of 14 bike hubs being run in Tāmaki Makaurau for the next two years. You’re welcome to pop in for a chat, donate an old bike, buy a pre-loved one, or learn more about riding in east Auckland as well as how to explore our city’s growing network of great cycle routes.

Learn more

If you have any questions about this information or would like to talk to the team, please contact us by calling 0800 287 929 or emailing info@easternbusway.nz.

Thank you for your patience while we build the Eastern Busway.

Ngā mihi nui
The Eastern Busway Alliance

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