Click the image above to view the video and jump to 0.50 to see the artists impression of the boardwalk.

Section 4 is progressing at pace

Delivery of Section 4 (Ōrākei Basin Boardwalk to Tāmaki Drive) of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path has been spilt into separate work packages so we can deliver the path following Ōrākei Road and Ngapipi Road sooner. These two sections of path will connect to either end of the 700m long boardwalk around the Hobson Bay coastline, which, once consent is obtained, will take around 18 months to construct.

A bird's eye view of your future walking and cycling boardwalk

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to watch our video to get a glimpse of what it will be like to travel along the boardwalk and see this beautiful coastline up-close.

Distanced from rail and traffic noise this boardwalk will be a wonderful respite in people’s daily commute, attract more people to opt for healthy, congestion free ways to travel and be a popular destination for Aucklanders.

Click the image above or the link below to watch.

Watch the video.

A section of the completed path on Ōrākei Road

Ōrākei Road work update

You will have seen our crews working under the rail bridge and next to the driveway with Ōrākei Bay Village. Along with constructing the shared path here, we are also improving mobility access to the Orakei Rail Station with two new car parks and upgraded ramp access.

We are now widening the existing footpath to a shared path, from the top of the driveway at 236 Ōrākei Road all the way up to Purewa Bridge. It’s from this point that the bridge and boardwalk (to be constructed) will take people all the way around the Hobson Bay coastline, connecting to the shared path on Ngapipi Road via Whakatakataka Reserve.

Temporary traffic management is in place and traffic is slowed where it passes worksites, but no traffic lanes are closed.

Pedestrian crossings coming to Ōrākei Road

Signalised pedestrian crossings at the intersection with Ōrākei Road and the Ōrākei Train Station are going in as part of this project. This area is increasingly busy with people visiting recreationally, travelling from other sections of the path and visiting to shop, eat and for entertainment. New traffic lights and dedicated turning bays will make traffic movements safer and give people a much-needed dedicated crossing point for path users, and for locals to reach shopping and entertainment.

We received lots of positive feedback when we consulted on the design for this last year, with many people telling us they felt there was no safe place to cross this busy road, and it was especially challenging with children in tow.

We will monitor traffic flow after the lights become operational, including at the nearby roundabout.

Path works underway on Ngapipi Road

Ngapipi Road work update

Our work on Ngapipi Road (between Whakatakataka Reserve and Tāmaki Drive) will be completed by the end of the year. Thank you to the community, boatshed owners, commuters, walkers and cyclists for your continued patience and cooperation while we work.

Road closure over one weekend

The final stage of work will see the northern end of Ngapipi Road realigned and closed for resealing over one weekend. We will provide an update closer to the time to confirm which weekend this will occur and advise of detours.

30 km/hr speed limit

Please follow the temporary speed limit of 30 kph past our worksites - It’s important for the safety of our team and people walking and cycling.

Ngapipi Road – interim safety improvements

With three sections of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path now open, there are lots of people using the shared path for recreation, commuting and to reach the waterfront. To give people a convenient and safe connection between Ōrākei Boardwalk and Tāmaki Drive before Section 4 fully opens, we are completing the path following the road (Ōrākei Basin to Purewa Bridge, and from Whakatakataka Reserve to Tāmaki Drive) by the end of the year. We are also investigating interim improvements for people on bikes between these soon to be completed sections. We will come back with an update to let you know what’s planned.

Section 2 of the path lit up at night

Section 2 update

It has been almost four months since Section 2 between St Johns Road and Ōrākei Basin opened and we’re stoked to see the number of people out enjoying their new local route on foot and bikes.

As the path is becoming more popular, we want to make sure everyone enjoys the experience. A friendly reminder to please share with care and remember to:

• Keep left
• Slow down
• Warn people with your bell or a greeting when you approach
• If you stop for a chat, move off the path or to the side to let others pass
• Keep your dog under control and clean up after furry friends.

While the path is open, we still have some finishing touches to complete including repairs to several landscape slips caused by the heavy rain we experienced in August.

Wayfinding and cultural artworks are planned to be installed and construction of the final 100m of path between Meadowbank Train Station and Ōrākei Basin will also be completed in the coming months.

We’ll keep you updated with the construction timeline once we have it confirmed.

More information

To find out more about the project, or you have any questions:

• visit www.nzta.govt.nz/GI2T or www.at.govt.nz/easternpath
• phone 09 355 3553
• email GI2T@nzta.govt.nz