Links to Glen Innes cycleways
The Links to Glen Innes Cycleways is about creating more options for people to travel safely and sustainably in our growing communities.
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Project details
Start date
October 2015End date
Early 2026Location
Glen InnesTransport involved
Walking, driving, bus, train and cyclingOverview
Around 5,100 new homes are expected to be built in Glen Innes over the next decade. This growth is supported by major investment into new community facilities, stormwater systems, underground utilities, and the road network.
AT is supporting this growth by giving people more options to travel sustainably and safely, whether by car, bike, bus, train or on foot. The new cycleway connects to:
- neighbouring suburbs
- the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path
- the public transport network.
To minimise disruption, we're coordinating construction with routine road and footpath maintenance.
We'll also be collaborating and coordinating with other organisations doing works in Glen Innes including:
- utility providers
- Watercare
- housing developers
- Kāinga Ora
We will maintain access for residents and businesses throughout the works. Follow the detour route signage carefully and plan ahead for any travel delay times.
Latest updates
We plan to start works at the Merton Road, Apirana Avenue, Line Road and Point England Road roundabout in early January 2026.
Our works involve installing new zebra crossings with pedestrian islands at the Merton Road, Apirana Avenue and Line Road approaches only. We expect to complete this work by February 2026.
Unforeseen weather conditions may delay the start or end of the works.
Information about traffic detours will be available once confirmed.
We’re now working on stage 4 of the Merton Road approach of the Morrin Road, Merton Road and Felton Matthew Avenue roundabout. We expect to complete this work in December 2025.
Unforeseen weather conditions may delay the start or end of the works.
For information, download the works notification letter (PDF, 820KB).
Timeline
Merton West Cycleway
Following feedback from the Ōrākei Local Board in July 2025, we’ve reviewed the Merton West Cycleway design (between College Road and the Morrin Road roundabout). This was requested by the Local Board to understand if there are further opportunities to lose less parking.
On 4 December 2025, we presented the Ōrākei Local Board with 2 potential ways forward – keep the current design (previously presented) or use another design.
In February 2026, AT will seek formal feedback from the Ōrākei Local Board to get its endorsement of a design option. We will then be able to proceed to construction on the Merton Road West portion of work.
Merton Road, Line Road, Apirana Avenue and Point England roundabout
Information about construction staging and traffic detours will be available once confirmed.
Merton East Cycleway stages 2 to 4
Stages 2, 3 and 4 will be completed in order through weekday nightworks.
- Stage 2: Morrin Road, near the Morrin Road roundabout
- Stage 3: Merton Reserve to Morrin Road roundabout
- Stage 4: Felton Mathew Avenue, near Morrin Road roundabout
Section by section progress
- Taniwha Street between Line Road and West Tāmaki Road
Completed in November 2023.
Watch a video about the construction at Taniwha Street. - Taniwha Street between Apirana Avenue and Line Road
Completed in December 2024. - Apirana Avenue between Taniwha Street and Pilkington Road
Completed in July 2024. - Point England Road between Line Road and Dalton Street
Completed in November 2024. - Stonefields Avenue
Completed in March 2025. - Morrin Road
Completed in March 2025. - Pilkington Road, Apirana Avenue and Tripoli Road roundabout
Completed in August 2025. - West Tamaki Road
Completed in August 2025. - Line Road
Completed in November 2025.
Project designs
Project benefits
Cycling network improvements
Bus stop improvements
Pedestrian improvements
Better options
Project background
Public consultation was undertaken in 2015, 2017, and 2022 to ensure the design of the new cycleways was in partnership with the community.
Feedback has helped us identify key routes and ways we can improve outcomes for future users.
Where to place your bins if your street has a new cycleway
Put your bins out on your grass berm. If your berm is steep or there's no grass berm, put them between the concrete islands alongside the cycleway.
Getting a bike to use the cycleway
If you need to learn how to safely ride and maintain your bike, check out our cycling & walking resources for free courses and events.
If you need a bike, visit the local Glen Innes Bike Hub at 204 Taniwha Street. You can buy a safety-checked second-hand bike, and bike parts and accessories. The Glen Innes Bike hub also offers free access to tools and advice on basic bike maintenance.