Mt Lebanon Lane Rail Level Crossing
We’re planning to replace western rail level crossings with safer connections.
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Project details
Start date
March 2026End date
2030sLocation
HendersonTransport involved
Walking, driving and cyclingOverview
To find safer, smoother ways to keep you moving as the city grows and more trains are needed, we’re planning for the future of the Mt Lebanon Lane rail crossing.
It is part of the Western Rail Crossings Programme, to allow more frequent trains while keeping traffic moving, improving safety and supporting urban development.
The road crossing on Mount Lebanon Lane is the only vehicle access point for homes on Winery Way and the Corban Estate Arts Centre.
Latest updates
From March 2026, we engaged with our partners, stakeholders, businesses and local communities. We shared information about the Rail Level Crossings Programme and heard initial feedback. Groups we talked to included:
- local government representatives, like local boards and councillors
- mana whenua representatives
- transport advocacy organisations
- community stakeholders, like schools and business associations
- residents and commuters, who regularly use rail crossings.
What we've heard from the community
We received 59 survey responses for Mt Lebanon Lane. We heard that:
- it provides important access to homes and Corban Estate, with no alternatives
- there is congestion during peak times and events
- nearby intersections add complexity and delays
- there are long barrier closures when trains are held near stations
- locals have mixed experiences, with visibility and delay concerns.
The surrounding area includes parks, streams and environmentally sensitive land, which limits where new connections can be made and adds to environmental constraints.
Larger changes to the road or rail environment, such as overbridges or trenches, could have significant impacts on nearby properties and the local streetscape, particularly in this quiet residential area.
Any new road connection would need to be carefully designed to fit into the existing local network and avoid creating wider traffic or safety issues.
Walking and cycling access remains a priority, including connections to Lincoln Road and nearby local facilities.
Community feedback
Project background
The next 20 to 30 years will see more people living, working and studying close to the rail corridor, especially train stations. That means more people taking trains, walking and cycling to stations and more activity around the rail corridor.
Replacing rail crossings with safer connections is key to unlocking the full City Rail Link benefits of allowing even more trains to run in the future while making it safer and easier to get around your local area. It also supports urban development.
If we don’t replace level crossings people may take more risks as barrier arms are down more often and there will be increased congestion, impacting the economy.