Takanini level crossings
We're getting ready to replace level crossings by building 7 new bridges in the Takanini community. This includes at Te Mahia and Takanini stations.
Project details
Start date
Late 2026End date
Late 2032Location
Takanini, South AucklandTransport involved
Walking, driving, train and cyclingOverview
Opening City Rail Link in 2026 will mean trains on the Southern Line will run every five to eight minutes during peak hours. Replacing level crossings with bridges in Takanini will allow more trains to run while improving safety and keeping traffic moving.
We plan to build 7 new bridges in the Takanini community. This includes the new pedestrian bridges at Te Mahia and Takanini stations which started construction this year (2025).
The 5 other proposed bridges are:
- Spartan Road (closing the level crossing and replacing it with a walking & cycling bridge)
- Manuia Road (building a new vehicle bridge from Great South Road to Oakleigh Avenue)
- Manuroa Road (closing the level crossing and replacing it with a walking and cycling bridge)
- Taka Street (closing the level crossing and building a new vehicle bridge)
- Walters Road (closing the level crossing and building a new vehicle bridge).
Latest updates
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.
Next steps
We are gathering insights from all feedback received and will share a report on the findings and next steps soon.
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.
During the September 2025 engagement, we specifically asked about:
- roads and structures
- walking and cycling paths
- street features
- improving the neighbourhood
- landscaping and planting
- ongoing maintenance
- managing disruption.
Timeline
Design and construction planning
We’ll engage with stakeholders and the community to update and finalise designs. We'll look at how everything connects to make your journeys safer, easier and more enjoyable.
Phased construction
Construction will be done in phases to manage disruption. We'll share more information about what to expect closer to the time.
Main works complete
We expect to complete all works by late 2032.
Key documents
Project benefits
Reduced travel delays
Safer journeys for everyone
Supports more frequent trains
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 Takanini.