Improving traffic around Takanini level crossings
We’re helping traffic keep moving during the Takanini level crossings projects.
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Project details
Start date
October 2025End date
2027Location
Takanini, AucklandTransport involved
Driving, bus, cycling and walkingOverview
A number of level crossings along the South City Line in Takanini will be replaced with new road bridges or walking and cycling bridges. These new bridges will separate trains from the roads. This will stop traffic delays and lower the risk of incidents between trains and vehicles or pedestrians. We expect to start work on the new bridges in 2027.
To help keep traffic moving in the meantime, we’re planning some changes to busy, frequently congested parts of Great South Road and connecting side streets.
We completed three of these changes in April 2026:
- New broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) at targeted parts of Great South Road between Challen Close, Manuia Road and Maru Road to keep parked cars from blocking traffic flow.
- New broken yellow lines on two parts of Manuroa Road - across from Princess Street and across from Oakleigh Avenue - so vehicles can easily pass around right-turning vehicles.
- Yellow ‘do not block’ markings on the Great South Road and Walters Road roundabout to discourage vehicles from queuing where they would block traffic flow.
Now we're ready to share plans for our next set of projects:
- Make room for more vehicle lanes on Great South Road between Manuroa Road and Glenora Road.
- Install new off-road cycle lanes and shared paths on Great South Road for people walking and cycling.
- Change the roundabout at Walters Road and Porchester Road into a traffic light-controlled intersection to keep traffic moving efficiently at all times of day.
Latest updates
Construction of stage 1 improvements of Great South Road extra lanes project starts on 4 October
We'll soon begin construction of stage 1 of the Great South Road extra lane improvements in Takanini. These improvements will help people move more efficiently through one of Takanini's busiest corridors while supporting future transport network improvements in the area.
Stage 1 includes lane-marking changes to create 2 continuous traffic lanes going:
- northbound between Graham Road and Manuroa Road (towards SH1)
- southbound between Manuroa Road and Glenora Road (away from SH1).
It also includes:
- the removal of on-road cycle lanes where lane-marking changes are needed
- the painting of new broken yellow lines on Great South Road
- the closure of the 2 bus stops near Beach Road (IDs 2736 and 2773).
Timeline of works
Work is scheduled to begin on Sunday 4 October. We expect it to be done by Sunday 25 October, weather permitting.
Crews will generally work overnight between 7pm and 5am.
Travelling through the area
While work is underway, traffic controllers will be on site to help people move safely around the work area. Please follow all signs, signals and directions.
If you can, use other routes and allow more time for your journey.
If you're walking or cycling through the area, crews will provide safe access around the work site.
Residents and businesses
Our crews will work to minimise disruption during construction.
Residents and property owners along the route will be contacted directly by the construction team to help ensure access is maintained. If you experience any access issues, contact the construction team on 027 337 6847.
While work is under way:
- temporary traffic controls may affect access to driveways, pedestrian routes and public transport stops
- work lighting and vehicle headlights may cause glare or light spill to nearby properties and road users
- machinery, vehicle movements and reversing alarms may generate noise that could affect nearby residents.
How to contact us
For construction-related enquiries, phone Ajay Kumar on 027 337 6847.
For project enquiries:
- email info@at.govt.nz (include the reference 'Great South Road Takanini Stage 1 improvements')
- phone 09 355 3553.
Timeline
Targeted engagement on early 2026 projects
We engaged with directly impacted properties and stakeholders on our projects planned for early 2026 before City Rail Link opens.
Complete the small pre-CRL optimisation projects
We completed the three smaller pre-CRL optimisation projects on Great South Road (between Challen Close, Manuia Road and Maru Road), Manuroa Road (at Princess Street and Oakleigh Avenue) and at the Great South Road and Walters Road roundabout.
Public engagement on the Great South Road extra lanes project
We engaged the public on our plans to make room for more lanes on Great South Road and to install new off-road walking and cycling paths.
Complete stage 1 of Great South Road extra lanes project
We will complete stage 1 of the Great South Road extra lanes project, painting the new road markings, broken yellow lines, and removing the on-road cycle lanes.
Public engagement on Porchester and Walters Road intersection project
Public engagement on this project has been delayed to later in 2026 or early 2027.
Complete stage 2 of Great South Road extra lanes project
We are continuing progress on the detailed design of stage 2 of the Great South Road extra lanes project. This stage includes installing the new off-road walking and cycling paths. We now expect delivery will take place in 2027.
Project designs
Small pre-CRL optimisation projects designs
Great South Road extra lanes project designs
Community feedback
Project background
Auckland Network Optimisation aims to make Auckland’s network more effective. It will do this by improving and providing effective travel choices and road safety. It is a joint programme between Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
As Auckland continues to grow, so does our need to move more people and goods more efficiently. We also need to build resilience in both existing and new communities.
Aucklanders have told us they want a transport system that:
- is convenient, well-connected, accessible and reliable
- moves them around if they choose to drive, walk, ride a train, bus, bike or ferry.
To keep our city moving, we are making smarter, more dynamic use of our roads, footpaths and cycleways. New transport infrastructure is important but it’s also expensive. We’re adopting new technologies and systems to use our limited space and funding better.
We look at making relatively inexpensive and quick changes to our roads and paths to:
- improve efficiency, safety and agility
- support economic growth outcomes
- reduce reliance on only major infrastructure to improve our transport network.
Small strategic changes, such as converting existing lanes to new bus or transit lanes, keep people and goods moving. These changes also support reliable public transport which contributes to a more connected, healthier city.
We will work with the community to deliver on transport initiatives that benefit all road users. Whether taking kids to schools, getting to and from work, cycling in the park, going shopping or heading to events, we're part of your life.
We're working to shape our city and provide transport choices for a growing, vibrant Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.