Takaanini Level Crossings
Notices of Requirement (NoRs) 1 & 2
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Update on removal of level crossings in Takaanini and Glen Innes
As you may recently have seen in the media, the Government has announced it will bring forward funding to accelerate the removal of level crossings in Takaanini and Glen Innes to increase safety and help keep our city moving.
Auckland Transport is continuing to work with Government and Auckland Council on funding details and how these projects will be delivered in our communities. We understand that this announcement means the project will be delivered sooner than you had previously expected. Following funding discussions with Government and Auckland Council we will be able to update you in more detail, including on likely timelines for further property discussions and delivery.
Property discussions are subject to funding outcomes and resolutions on appeals for the Takaanini Level Crossing Notice of Requirements.
Project overview
Improving train services and making changes to help reduce delays when people cross the tracks at level crossings in Takaanini.
The nature of the proposed works includes:
- Closure of the existing level crossing on Spartan Road and construction of a new bridge with walking and cycling facilities across the North Island main trunk (NIMT) line.
- Construction of a new bridge with general traffic lanes and walking and cycling facilities across the NIMT line, between the intersection of Oakleigh Avenue with Hitchcock Road and the intersection of Great South Road with Challen Close.
- Closure of the existing level crossing on Manuroa Road and construction of a new bridge with walking and cycling facilities across the NIMT line.
- Closure of the existing level crossing on Taka Street and construction of a new bridge with general traffic lanes and walking and cycling facilities across the NIMT line.
- Closure of the existing level crossing on Walters Road and construction of a new bridge with general traffic lanes and walking and cycling facilities.
- Associated works including intersections, bridges, access lanes, active mode facilities, embankments, retaining walls, culverts, stormwater management systems.
- Changes to local roads, where the proposed works intersects with local roads.
- Construction activities including construction areas, construction traffic management, vegetation removal and the re-grading of driveways.
Notices of Requirement (NoRs)
Full information about the Notices of Requirement (NoRs) are available to view on Auckland Council’s website.
- View NoR 1 Takanini level crossing (TLC): Spartan Road, Manuia Road, Manuroa Road and Taka Street (opens in a new tab)
- View NoR 2 Takanini level crossing (TLC): Walters Road level crossing closure and new multi-modal bridge (opens in a new tab)
- View all relevant documents from the public hearings (opens in a new tab)
NoR Map
Project status and anticipated construction timeframes
This project is currently in the appeal period. Submitters had 15 working days in which they could appeal to the Environment Court, against the whole or any part of the decision from AT. Appeals are under Section 174 of the Resource Management Act 1991.
During this process AT works together with appellants to come to a resolution. If both parties can't resolve the appeal independently, the Environment Court can appoint a mediator to facilitate the conversation. If a resolution can't be reached through court assisted mediation, then an Environment Court hearing will take place, and the Environment Court will issue a decision on the outcome.
