SH76 Brougham Street upgrade

Stage One - Brougham Street Bridge

4 September 2025

Simeon Street looking towards Collins Street

Upcoming changes on Simeon Street and Collins Street and site preparation

As part of the ongoing Brougham Street Upgrade, we need to make some changes so we can build the new pedestrian and cycle bridge over SH76. 

To create space for the bridge and cul-de-sacs, we now need to permanently close vehicle access from Simeon Street and Collins Street onto Brougham Street. We’ll also be removing some trees and shrubs in the area to safely carry out construction.

We understand these changes may affect how you move around the neighbourhood and how the area looks in the short term. These works are part of a long-term plan to create a safer, more connected community, and we’re working hard to minimise disruption wherever we can.

Key dates

From Monday 8 September: Tree and shrub removal begins. This work will be carried out overnight to reduce disruption, with temporary closures at the intersections of Simeon and Collins Streets with SH76. Streets will reopen each morning.

From Monday 15 September: Vehicle access from Simeon Street and Collins Street onto SH76 Brougham Street will be permanently closed to allow construction of the bridge and cul-de-sacs to get started.

More information is available here

Collins Street looking towards Simeon Street

Getting around during construction

Signs will be in place to guide road users through the updated layout once vehicle access from Simeon Street and Collins Street onto SH76 Brougham Street closes. To help keep everyone safe, a temporary speed limit will be in place around the work site.

Footpaths and cycleways around the construction area will remain open at all times, so you can continue walking, biking, or using mobility aids through the neighbourhood. The construction team will be on site to assist with directions or answer any questions you may have. 

Find out about the project and keeping everyone safe

In mid-September we will hold community drop in sessions to show you how the bridge will be built, detail about project timings and how we will keep everyone safe crossing the road during construction. 

Look out for dates and times in our next newsletter.

More information

For more information on the SH76 Brougham Street upgrade project, contact us at bm@nzta.govt.nz

Visit our website www.nzta.govt.nz/sh76-brougham-upgrade