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Project status Construction

Project details

Start date

July 2026

End date

Late 2026

Location

Albany Bridge over Lucas Creek on Dairy Flat Highway, Albany

Transport involved

Walking, driving, bus and cycling

Overview

The Albany Bridge works are split between lower and upper bridge repairs. The current stage focuses on the lower bridge. This work will help keep the bridge in good condition and support its long-term reliability.

The work includes:

  • setting up the site
  • putting up temporary scaffolding
  • assessing the bridge structure
  • maintenance
  • removing the scaffolding and site equipment once work ends.

Bad weather or other issues may cause delays. If there is a big delay, we will update you.

We expect traffic to move as normal. A single-lane closure may be needed at times and you will be told in advance. Closures will be at night between 11pm and 5am. There may be small delays when trucks and work vehicles enter or leave the site. Traffic management will be in place to keep you safe.

We will give you more information on the upper bridge work after detailed assessments.

Contact us

To speak to someone about our plans, email atengagement@at.govt.nz. Put ‘Albany Bridge Repair’ in the subject line.

Timeline

Lower bridge works

In progress
June to September 2026

We expect work to start at 11pm on 28 June 2026.

Work will usually take place Monday to Sunday, between 7am and 6pm.

We expect the lower bridge works to take about 10 working weeks, weather permitting.

Project benefits

Maintenance

Keeps Albany Bridge in good condition and supports its long-term reliability.

Transport options

Supports ongoing use of the bridge by people driving, walking and cycling.

Future-proofing

Helps prevent larger repairs or more disruptive work in the future.

Connecting the community

Supports a reliable connection across Lucas Creek for the local community.