A new pedestrian bridge at Te Mahia Station will open later this month, marking the latest milestone in Auckland’s programme to remove rail level crossings ahead of the City Rail Link opening.
The bridge, which replaces the former pedestrian rail crossing, will open on August 24 following final safety checks and will provide access to the station from both sides of the rail corridor via stairs, lifts and elevated walkways.
Te Mahia is the second of three pedestrian bridges being delivered as part of the programme, following the opening of the Glen Innes Station bridge in July. A third bridge at Takanini Station is scheduled to open on September 12.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says replacing level crossings is essential to unlocking the full benefits of the City Rail Link.
“Replacing rail crossings is critical to unlocking the full benefits of the City Rail Link by allowing more frequent trains, improving safety, and reducing delays for road users, train passengers and pedestrians,” says Bishop.
“This is the second new pedestrian bridge to open in a month, which highlights the strong progress that is being made across Auckland to improve the rail network.”
Construction on the three pedestrian bridges began in September 2025 after the Government and Auckland Council brought forward funding for the rail crossing replacement programme.
The wider programme also includes three new road bridges on the Southern Line, with detailed design and planning underway ahead of construction beginning in the second half of 2027. Planning is also underway to replace or remove up to 21 level crossings on the Western Line.
Auckland Minister Simon Watts says 16 rail level crossings have been closed or replaced across Auckland over the past decade.
“As Auckland grows, we need infrastructure that supports both safety and reliability,” says Watts.
“These upgrades are helping prepare the network for the City Rail Link while ensuring people can move around the city with greater confidence and fewer disruptions.”
The Te Mahia bridge cost $22 million, while the Takanini bridge is expected to cost $26 million. Around 200 construction workers were employed on the pedestrian bridge projects, with a similar number expected to be involved when work begins on the road bridges.
