Takaanini level crossings
We're getting ready to replace level crossings by building 7 new bridges in the Takaanini community. This includes at Te Mahia and Takaanini stations.
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Project details
Start date
October 2025End date
Late 2032Location
Takaanini, South AucklandTransport involved
Walking, driving, train, cycling and busOverview
Opening City Rail Link this year will mean more trains across the network, big cuts in journey times and it will be easier to connect with people and places.
Replacing rail level crossings with safer connections is a key part of making it happen and will allow even more trains to run while making it safer and easier to get around your local area. Communities will also see changes to the urban environment and improved urban outcomes.
Auckland Transport, with support from KiwiRail are replacing all level crossings in Takaanini with bridges to help unlock the full benefits of CityRail Link.
Removing level crossings in Takaanini and replacing them with bridges is essential to keep trains, vehicles and people moving.
We plan to build 7 new bridges in the Takaanini community. This includes the new pedestrian bridges at Te Mahia and Takaanini stations, which started construction late 2025 and will be completed mid-2026.
Latest updates
Summary of our September 2025 community engagement
In September 2025 we held engagement sessions. We asked for feedback to understand how we can keep vehicles, those on foot and cyclists moving while building new bridges.
Feedback
The themes from respondents included:
- better walking and cycling connections are needed, including safe pedestrian crossings
- traffic and congestion are already a major concern for the community
- bridge designs should reflect and respect the local community
- community spaces matter, as homes get smaller, parks and shared spaces like BBQ areas become more important
- construction impacts must be managed carefully, ensuring access to local businesses and shops is maintained
- personal safety is a priority and considered through urban design decisions and project delivery
- growth and change in the area are significant, adding pressure on existing infrastructure and space.
Additional feedback
We also had feedback on things outside of the project scope. Respondents discussed:
Bus services
- more shelters and services needed (Porchester Road, Conifer Grove)
- flooding at Station Rd bus stop.
Train services
- more parking at Takaanini Station
- suggestion for a new station at Walters Road.
Roads and footpaths
- concerns about width, parking, and access
- need for clear lanes, parking management, and dedicated bus bays
- maintenance issues including cracks, potholes, missing walking and cycling links
- long-term maintenance planning for bridges, bus stops, and truck routes.
You can download a copy of the flyer shared with the community closing out this phase of the project.
Next steps
We’ll engage with the community and key stakeholders again in the new year as we seek to gain detailed feedback on concept designs.
September 2025 - community engagement
We talked to stakeholders and the community about the project and the benefits of replacing level crossings. We wanted to learn what’s important to Takanini and what we need to consider when we’re designing and constructing the bridges.
For September’s engagement we made the project information available in 4 languages and held:
- 6 community events
- 6 focus groups
- 12 in-depth interviews
- more than 10 drop-in sessions with key stakeholders
- 71 community survey responses.
We asked about:
- roads and structures
- walking and cycling paths
- street features
- improving the neighbourhood
- landscaping and planting
- ongoing maintenance
- managing disruption.
October 2025 - feedback closed
Thank you for providing feedback during our consultation period.
Your feedback will help inform the design and construction planning for the 5 bridges in Takanini.
Timeline
Feedback open on updated bridge designs
Feedback is open on the Takaanini level crossings.
Early or enabling works
This is the first step before main construction begins. It involves investigating the surrounding land to support the new bridge designs.
Walters Road construction
It's proposed that new bridge will be constructed "offline" which means Walters Road can be kept open for some time during construction to minimise disruption.
Manuia Road construction
The construction of the new Manuia Road bridge can be built "offline" which means Manuia Road can be kept open for some time during construction to minimise disruption.
Taka Street construction
It's proposed that new bridge will be constructed "offline" which means Taka Street can be kept open for some time during construction to minimise disruption.
Suggested construction for Spartan Road
Suggested timeline for when works for Spartan Road will take place.
Suggested construction for Manuroa Road
Suggested timeline for when works for Manuroa Road will take place.
Project designs
Project background
Planning work has been taking place since 2022 with Supporting Growth Alliance and we’re now moving into the delivery phase. This includes updating and finalising designs by looking at how everything connects to make your journeys safer, easier and more enjoyable.
Learn more about the previous work done by the Supporting Growth Alliance: Notices of Requirement for Takaanini.
Contact details
If you're a landowner looking for further information about this project, email the Auckland Transport Consent Planning Team at aucklandtransportplanningteam@at.govt.nz.
If you're a developer looking for further information about this project, email the Auckland Transport Strategic Development Programmes Team at strategicdevelopment@at.govt.nz.