Auckland’s Canada Street Bridge is getting a refresh which will match it to the rest of the newly brightened Lightpath Cycleway.
The magenta surface of the Lightpath was UV protected in March to help protect it from the elements and make its colour more vibrant. Now it’s the Canada Street Bridge’s turn which means the entire Lightpath will close from Tuesday 6 June. The work is expected to take nine days.
“The marine grade UV coating will make the surface of the bridge more resistant to the elements and make it more fade resistant,” says NZTA acting Auckland highway manager Paul Glucina.
The Lightpath needs to be closed in its entirety to ensure the new surface has time to bond properly and because the surface will be very slippery until all the work finishes.
“We understand closing Lightpath will be frustrating for the many people who are now using it and thank everyone for their patience while we carry out this work and that the public remains safe during the resurfacing,” says Glucina.
The Transport Agency is recommending the following alternative cycling and walking routes: Southbound – Pitt Street, Mercury Lane, Upper Queen Street, Northbound – Upper Queen Street, Karangahape Road, Pitt Street and for people going to or from the waterfront it is suggesting they use the Grafton Gully Cycleway
