Auckland Transport is changing its city centre routes from Sunday, February 23.
These changes are so building of the Aotea Train Station can begin, and it’s predicted to be the country’s busiest train station once finished.
The City Rail Link will bring 54,000 people an hour into the city centre during the peak periods.
The intersection of Wellesley Street, Albert Street and Mayoral Drive will close from March, 1 until early 2021.
“Most new bus routes will be using Victoria Street or Mayoral Drive to cross the city, which means most passengers will only be one block away from their old stop,” AT network development manager Pete Moth says.
“Some people will be closer to where they need to go but some journeys will be longer than usual so please plan your journey ahead. AT staff will be on the ground to assist passengers before and during the closure.”
The new routes from the 26 bus services currently using Wellesley Street will stay in place.
“Aotea will be the busiest rail station in the country and will make a big contribution to Auckland’s future development when it opens. While its central Auckland location means disruption during our build is unavoidable, we will continue to work with Auckland Transport and Auckland Council to minimise those impacts,” Link Alliance deputy project director Dale Burtenshaw says.
